Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, corn syrup and water; cook slowly, stirring, until sugar dissolves.
2. 2
   Cook to soft-ball stage (236°).
3. 3
   Add peanuts and salt.
4. 4
   Cook to hard-crack stage (295°).
5. 5
   Stir constantly.
6. 6
   Remove from heat.
7. 7
   Add butter and soda; stir slightly.
8. 8
   Pour evenly into well-greased shallow pans.
9. 9
   Cool partially by lifting around edges with knife.
10. 10
    When firm, turn. When cold, break in pieces.
11. 11
    Makes 2 to 3 dozen pieces.