Pralines

• 2 c granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 c sour milk
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 T butter
• 2 1/3 c pecan halves

Place sugar, soda, sour milk and salt in a large pot and cook for 5 minutes. Add butter and nuts and cook 5 minutes longer until the very soft ball stage. Remove from heat, cool slightly. Then beat until creamy and thickened. Drop by teaspoonfuls on waxed paper.