Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Cook first 4 ingredients slowly; stir until sugar dissolves. Cook to soft ball stage (238°).
2. 2
   Remove candy from heat while testing.
3. 3
   Blanch 2 cups unroasted Virginia peanuts (raw Spanish do not need blanching).
4. 4
   To blanch, cover with boiling water for 3 minutes; run under cold water.
5. 5
   Remove coating.
6. 6
   Add nuts and 1/4 teaspoon salt to mixture.
7. 7
   Cook to hard crack stage (290°), stirring constantly.
8. 8
   Remove from heat.