Buttermilk Praline Pecans |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The second in a praline quartet from The Times-Picayune. Make these on a low humidity day - they'll turn out better (that'll be next fall or winter here LOL). Ingredients:
2 cups sugar |
1 cup buttermilk |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
4 cups ice water |
2 tablespoons butter |
4 -4 1/2 cups pecan halves |
Directions:
1. Using a 6 quart saucepan- cook 1st three ingredients on medium-high heat to 234° to 240° degrees soft-ball candy stage. When a small quantity of syrup is dropped in ice water- it forms a ball that keeps its shape - but when removed from the water- it will flattens out by itself.
2. Stir frequently to prevent burning. As pralines cooks- it turns a golden brown. Remove from heat, and stir butter in . Add pecans and stir to coat all nuts.
3. Cover counter with wax paper- pour pecans onto it.
4. Immediately separate pecans. Let cool.
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