Buttery Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Heat and stir sugar, syrup and water in pan.
2. 2
   When sugar dissolves and comes to a boil, add butter.
3. 3
   Stir often after syrup reaches 230°, add nuts at 280°, stir to hard crack at 305°.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and add soda; mix well.
5. 5
   Pour out on two cookie sheets. Stretch ends with fork.
6. 6
   Pour into pieces as soon as possible. Makes 2 1/2 pounds.