Good Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil then add: sugar and syrup. Stir until dissolved and boil until it spins a thread.
2. 2
   Add peanuts and cook slowly over a low fire until it turns golden brown.
3. 3
   Remove from fire and add butter, vanilla and soda.
4. 4
   Stir quickly and pour on a buttered cookie sheet.
5. 5
   Let it get cold then break into pieces and store in well covered container.