Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Heat and stir sugar, syrup and 1 cup water in a heavy 3-quart saucepan until sugar dissolves.
2. 2
   Cook over medium heat to soft ball stage (234°).
3. 3
   Add nuts and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4. 4
   Cook to hard crack stage (305°), stirring often.
5. 5
   Remove from heat.
6. 6
   Quickly stir in butter and soda.
7. 7
   Pour at once onto 2 well-buttered 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch pans, spreading with spatula.
8. 8
   If desired, cool slightly and pull with forks to stretch.
9. 9
   Break up when cold.
10. 10
    Makes 1 1/2 pounds.