Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Put sugar, Karo and water in iron skillet; stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
2. 2
   Increase heat until mixture boils. Boil until fine thread draining from upheld spoon can be blown away.
3. 3
   Add peanuts; stir so it will not scorch until syrup becomes a light amber color.
4. 4
   Stir in butter and add soda.
5. 5
   Stir and empty at once into a buttered pan.
6. 6
   Spread out thin.
7. 7
   Let it get completely cold, then give pan a twist and it will come out of pan in one piece.