Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine in a large pan the sugar, soda, buttermilk and salt.
- Cook briskly, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- Add butter and pecans.
- Cook for approximately 5 minutes more, or until mixture reaches softball stage (234ºF).
- Remove from heat and beat until just creamy.
- Drop by spoonsful onto waxed paper.
- Store in airtight containers.
- NOTE: If you put newspapers under the waxed paper, it is easier to remove candy without breaking.