Microwave Praline Candy

3/4 cup buttermilk
2 cups sugar
2 cups pecan halves
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon baking soda

Combine buttermilk, sugar, pecans, salt, and butter in a 4-quart or 5-quart bowl.

Microwave on high 12 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes.

Stir in baking soda until foamy.

Cook on high 1 minute.

Beat mixture until tacky, about 1 minute.

Drop by teaspoons onto foil.

Makes 5-1/2 dozen.