Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   In large saucepan, cook sugar, syrup and water to hard ball stage.
2. 2
   Add peanuts and cook until golden brown.
3. 3
   Add butter and vanilla; stir until well mixed.
4. 4
   Add soda and stir well.
5. 5
   (Do not stir too long after adding soda.)
6. 6
   Pour into a buttered pan. Yields approximately 2 pounds.