Pralines
["1 c. buttermilk", "1 tsp. soda", "3 c. sugar", "1 c. butter or margarine, melted", "2 Tbsp. light corn syrup", "pinch of salt", "1 tsp. vanilla extract", "3 c. broken pecans"]
["Combine buttermilk and soda in a 5-quart saucepan, stirring until soda is dissolved; add sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt. Bring mixture to a boil; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches soft ball stage.", "Remove from heat and let stand until lukewarm.", "Add vanilla and pecans to candy; beat until mixture begins to thicken and loses its gloss.", "Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a lightly buttered baking sheet or waxed paper; let stand until firm.", "Store in airtight container.", "Yield:", "About 18 pralines."]
["buttermilk", "soda", "sugar", "butter", "light corn syrup", "salt", "vanilla extract", "pecans"]