Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   In a 3-quart saucepan, heat together sugar, corn syrup and water, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. 2
   When syrup boils, blend butter/margarine.
3. 3
   Stir frequently.
4. 4
   Add peanuts when temperature is 200°.
5. 5
   Stir constantly to hard-crack stage, 305°.
6. 6
   Remove from heat; stir in soda.
7. 7
   Mix well.
8. 8
   Pour into 2 buttered cookie sheets.
9. 9
   Loosen from pan.
10. 10
    When hard, break into pieces.