Buttermilk Pralines Recipe
Ingredients
| Sugar | 2 1⁄2 Cup (40 tbs) | |
| Buttermilk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Baking soda | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Butter | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Vanilla | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Pecan halves | 2 Cup (32 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 2453 Calories from Fat 416
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47 g72.8%
Saturated Fat 28.9 g144.5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 121 mg40.3%
Sodium 1859.2 mg77.5%
Total Carbohydrates 511 g170.3%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 500.2 g
Protein 10 g19.1%
Vitamin A 28.1% Vitamin C
Calcium 1.9% Iron 0.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
In pan combine sugar, buttermilk, baking soda, and salt.
Bring mixture to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly .
Reduce heat.
Cook and stir to soft-ball stage or till candy thermometer registers 234°, 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Add butter and vanilla.
Do not stir.
Cool about 5 minutes.
Beat till mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in pecan halves.
Immediately drop from a tablespoon onto waxed paper.
If mixture becomes too thick to drop, stir in a teaspoon or two of water.
Cool.
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