Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, syrup and water.
2. 2
   Cook slowly, stirring until sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Cook to soft ball stage (238°).
4. 4
   Add peanuts and salt.
5. 5
   Cook to hard ball stage (290°).
6. 6
   Stir constantly.
7. 7
   Remove from heat; add butter and soda.
8. 8
   Stir lightly.
9. 9
   Pour evenly into well-greased shallow pan.
10. 10
    Cool partially by lifting around edge with knife.
11. 11
    When firm, turn.
12. 12
    When cold, break into pieces.