Recipe - Dark Pralines

2 cup Sugar
1 cup Buttermilk
1 teaspoon Baking soda
2 cup Peacn halves
2 tablespoon Butter or margarine

Combine first three ingredients in a large heavy saucepan; bring to a boil,
and cook 5 minutes. Stir in pecans and butter; cook over medium heat,
stirring occasionally, until mixture reached soft ball stage (234ø).
Remove from heat; beat with wooden spoon 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture
is creamy and begins to thicken. Working quickly, drop mixture by rounded
tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper; let cool.

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