Pralines

From: (Cynthia Coutts)
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1993 17:26

I spent a week this summer in New Orleans, searching for
the best praline, and I found it at the Louisiana General Store's
Cooking School.  Below is the recipe they gave out:

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 stick butter
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
1-1/2 cups pecans


1) Combine all ingredients.

2) Bring to soft ball stage (238-240 degrees).

3) Remove from heat and stir until mixture cools and thickens.

4) Spoon out on buttered wax paper or aluminum foil.



They're also available by mail-order ($5/dozen + shipping) if you're
feeling lazy.  (Address:  The New Orleans School of Cooking and
Louisiana General Store, 620 Decatur St., The Jackson Brewery,
New Orleans, LA  70130; phone: 1-800-237-4841)