Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   In a large saucepan cook sugar, syrup and water until it reaches hard ball stage (250°).
2. 2
   Add peanuts and cook until golden brown.
3. 3
   Add butter and vanilla.
4. 4
   Stir until well mixed.
5. 5
   Add soda and stir well.
6. 6
   Do not stir too long after adding soda.
7. 7
   This is the secret of this candy.
8. 8
   Pour onto a buttered marble slab. Yield:
9. 9
   2 pounds.