Creamy Pralines 4 Recipe

Combine sugar, buttermilk, corn syrup and salt in a very large pan (it will foam considerably when soda is added) and bring to a boil. Add soda; stir and cook until soft ball is formed when dropped in cold water (about 235° on candy thermometer). Add vanilla. Beat until color changes and candy thickens. Stir in pecans. Drop by teaspoons on greased cookie sheet. Cool until set.