Buttery Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   In a 3-quart saucepan, heat sugar, syrup and water until sugar dissolves.
2. 2
   While syrup boils, stir in butter and stir often. Heat to 230°.
3. 3
   Add nuts.
4. 4
   Heat to 280°, then stir constantly to 305°.
5. 5
   Remove from heat.
6. 6
   Quickly stir in soda; mix well.
7. 7
   Pour onto 2 cookie sheets, then stretch by lifting and pulling from edges.
8. 8
   With a fork, loosen from pan as soon as possible and break into pieces.