Buttermilk Candy

1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups nuts

Add baking soda to buttermilk in 4-quart saucepan. Stir well and let stand 1 minute. Add sugar, corn syrup and butter. Cook to soft ball stage (236 degrees F to 238 degrees F on candy thermometer).

Add vanilla extract and nuts. Beat by hand until candy begins to thicken. Pour onto buttered cookie sheet. Let cool and cut into pieces. NOTE: This is similar to a pecan praline and breaks into irregular pieces.