Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Cook first 4 ingredients to 280°.
2. 2
   Sample dropped in water will be hard.
3. 3
   Add 2 cups peanuts; cook about 3 minutes, until light golden brown.
4. 4
   Add soda.
5. 5
   Remove at once from heat; add vanilla and butter as soon as foaming has subsided, pour into greased shallow pan.
6. 6
   When cool, break into pieces.
7. 7
   Foolproof if you use candy thermometer.