Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, syrup, water and butter in a heavy saucepan. Cook until sugar is dissolved.
2. 2
   Continue cooking without stirring to 300° or when syrup separates into hard brittle threads when dropped into cold water.
3. 3
   Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, baking soda and peanuts.
4. 4
   Pour onto greased cookie sheet.
5. 5
   When slightly cooled, pull edges to make a thin sheet.
6. 6
   When thoroughly cold, break into pieces.
7. 7
   Yields 1 1/2 pounds candy.