Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Mix water, sugar, syrup and salt in a saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil; boil for 3 minutes. Continue cooking until syrup takes on a rich caramel color at 320°.
3. 3
   Have peanuts spread out on a 12 x 12 x 19-inch buttered shallow enamel ware pan, a marble slab or an enamel kitchen top. When candy gets to 320° stir in butter and soda.
4. 4
   Stir well and quickly pour out on peanuts.
5. 5
   Let cool and break.