Pralines
["1 c. buttermilk", "1 tsp. baking soda", "3 c. sugar", "1 c. butter, melted", "2 tsp. light corn syrup", "pinch of salt", "1 tsp. vanilla extract", "3 c. broken pecans"]
["Combine buttermilk and baking soda in a 5 qt. 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 (236\u00b0).", "Remove from heat, and let stand until lukewarm (110\u00b0).", "Add vanilla and pecans to candy; beat until mixture begins to thicken and loses its gloss. Drop by Tbsp. onto a lightly buttered baking sheet or waxed paper; let stand until firm.", "Store in airtight container."]
["buttermilk", "baking soda", "sugar", "butter", "light corn syrup", "salt", "vanilla extract", "pecans"]