Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Cook sugar, corn syrup and water together to 250° or to hard ball stage.
2. 2
   Add butter and peanuts; continue cooking until syrup is golden brown and quite brittle when put in cold water.
3. 3
   Stir constantly to keep peanuts from sticking or burning.
4. 4
   Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and soda.
5. 5
   Stir quickly until it foams up. Pour out on well oiled surface.
6. 6
   When it has cooled, turn over and stretch thin.