Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Cook sugar, syrup and water to soft ball stage (234° to 240°). Add raw peanuts.
2. 2
   Continue cooking until light brown in color and gives hard crack test (300° to 310°).
3. 3
   Remove from fire and add butter, vanilla and soda.
4. 4
   Mix well.
5. 5
   Pour on a buttered cookie sheet and spread thin as possible.
6. 6
   When nearly cool, turn over and stretch to desired thinness.
7. 7
   Break into pieces.