Pralines
["2 c. sugar", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. buttermilk", "3/4 c. butter", "1 1/2 tsp. vanilla", "1 Tbsp. bourbon", "1 1/2 c. chopped pecans"]
["In a heavy large saucepan, cook sugar, milk and butter to a soft-ball stage (240\u00b0); stir frequently while cooking. When mixture reaches soft-ball stage, remove from heat and beat until mixture lightens in color and thickens, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla, bourbon and pecans. Drop by tablespoons on waxed paper. Yields 3 dozen small pralines."]
["sugar", "baking soda", "buttermilk", "butter", "vanilla", "bourbon", "pecans"]