Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   In large saucepan, cook sugar, syrup and water until it reaches hard ball stage when dropped in a cup of cool water.
2. 2
   Add peanuts and cook until golden brown.
3. 3
   Add butter and vanilla. Stir until well mixed.
4. 4
   Add soda and stir well.
5. 5
   Do not stir too long after adding soda.
6. 6
   (This is the secret of this candy.)
7. 7
   Pour onto buttered pan or wax paper.
8. 8
   Let cool and break into pieces. Makes 2 pounds.