Today, June 24, 2014 is National CREAMY PRALINES Day Sound Yumm? Recipe is below 3 cups sugar 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1 pinch salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 quart pecans Combine sugar, buttermilk, corn syrup & salt in a very large pan (it will foam considerably when soda is added) & bring to a boil. Add soda, stir & cook until soft ball is formed when dropped in cold water (about 238 F. on a candy thermometer). Add vanilla. Beat until color changes & candy thickens. Stir in pecans. Drop by teaspoons on greased cookie sheet. Cool till set. Serving Size: 6
