Mom'S Buttermilk Pralines
["2 c. sugar", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. buttermilk", "pinch of salt", "2 Tbsp. butter", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 1/2 c. pecans"]
["Cook sugar, soda, buttermilk and salt in large heavy saucepan until a soft ball forms in cold water.", "Remove from heat and cool. Add butter, vanilla and pecans.", "Beat until stiff and creamy. Drop by spoonfuls on waxed paper."]
["sugar", "baking soda", "buttermilk", "salt", "butter", "vanilla", "pecans"]