Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   In a heavy saucepan, heat sugar, syrup, water and salt to a rolling boil, add peanuts.
2. 2
   Reduce heat to medium and stir constantly.
3. 3
   Cook until syrup spins a thread (293°).
4. 4
   Add butter, then baking soda.
5. 5
   Beat rapidly and pour on a buttered surface spreading to 1/4-inch thickness.
6. 6
   When cool, break into pieces.