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° F to 238° 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.
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