*Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, corn syrup, water and salt.
2. 2
   Bring to rolling boil.
3. 3
   Add peanuts; stir constantly.
4. 4
   Cook slowly until mixture reaches 293° on candy thermometer.
5. 5
   Remove from heat; add baking soda.
6. 6
   Beat rapidly and spread as thin as possible on buttered cookie sheets.
7. 7
   When cool enough so that you can work with it (about 5 minutes), pull to stretch and make it even thinner.
8. 8
   When cold, break into pieces.