Candy Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sugar, syrup, water and butter in heavy 4-quart pan.
2. 2
   Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture boils.
3. 3
   Put in a candy thermometer, continue cooking without stirring to 280°.
4. 4
   Then stir in nuts gradually, stir occasionally and watch closely until mixture reaches 300°.
5. 5
   Remove from heat and add soda gently, but quickly, stirring all in at once.
6. 6
   Pour on 2 buttered cookie sheets.
7. 7
   Do not spread!
8. 8
   Cool and break.