Crispy Crunchy Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Place walnuts in 9-inch glass pie plate.
2. 2
   Microwave at High 5 minutes, stirring halfway through until toasted; set aside.
3. 3
   In 2-quart glass measuring cup with handle, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, butter and salt.
4. 4
   Microwave at High 5 to 6 minutes, stirring well at least once until sugar dissolves.
5. 5
   Microwave at High 4 1/2 to 7 minutes, stirring once after 2 minutes until mixture reaches 300°.
6. 6
   Stir in baking soda; add toasted walnuts. Turn at once into buttered 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan.
7. 7
   Spread thin.
8. 8
   Let stand until cooled.
9. 9
   Break into pieces.
10. 10
    Makes 1 1/2 pounds.