Nutty Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   In a nonstick saucepan, heat and stir sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt over medium heat until sugar has dissolved.
2. 2
   Over high heat, using a candy thermometer, cook sugar mixture to a hard crack stage (290 degrees F).
3. 3
   Add nuts and butter and cook to 300 degrees F stirring all the time to keep the nuts from burning.
4. 4
   Pull off heat at 300 degrees F and stir in baking soda while beating to froth for 30 seconds.
5. 5
   Pour at once on to 4 well buttered 15 1/2 by 10 by 1-inch pans.
6. 6
   Spread with a spatula as thin as possible.
7. 7
   As the brittle cools you may use gloves to hand stretch the brittle which will give it a better eating quality.
8. 8
   This brittle has a great shelf life, if kept in airtight zip locks or containers; it will keep for 2 months.