Pecan Pralines
["2 c. sugar", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. buttermilk", "1/8 tsp. salt", "2 Tbsp. butter or margarine", "1 Tbsp. light corn syrup", "2 1/2 c. pecan halves"]
["Combine sugar, baking soda, buttermilk and salt in a heavy 4-quart saucepan.", "Cook over medium heat to 210\u00b0 (about 5 minutes), stirring constantly.", "Add butter, syrup and pecans. Continue stirring until candy reaches 234\u00b0 (soft ball stage), about 5 minutes more, stirring constantly."]
["sugar", "baking soda", "buttermilk", "salt", "butter", "light corn syrup", "pecan halves"]