Buttery Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly butter 2 large cookie sheets (Pam may be used).
2. 2
   Do not use Teflon cookie sheets; it will ruin them.
3. 3
   Combine sugar, syrup and water in 3-quart or larger saucepan.
4. 4
   Cook and stir until sugar dissolves.
5. 5
   When syrup boils, blend in the butter. Stir frequently after mixture reaches the soft crack stage (270°). Add nuts; stir constantly until temperature reaches hard crack stage (305°).
6. 6
   Remove from heat.
7. 7
   Quickly stir in soda, mixing thoroughly.
8. 8
   Pour onto cookie sheets.