Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   In 3 quart saucepan, heat together sugar, corn syrup and water stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. 2
   When syrup boils, blend in butter. Stir frequently after temperature reaches 230° on candy thermometer; add peanuts when temperature reaches 280°; stirring constantly to crack stage 305°.
3. 3
   Remove from heat, stir in soda mixing well.
4. 4
   Pour onto 2 buttered cookie sheets.
5. 5
   Spread, then loosen when candy hardens.
6. 6
   Break into pieces and store in plastic bags.