Dixie Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   In heavy saucepan, combine sugar, syrup, water and salt.
2. 2
   Heat to a rolling boil.
3. 3
   Add peanuts.
4. 4
   Reduce heat to medium.
5. 5
   Cook until syrup will spin a thread (or 293°).
6. 6
   Add butter, then soda; beat rapidly.
7. 7
   Pour on buttered cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Spread to 1/4-inch thickness.
9. 9
   When cool, break into pieces.