Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Butter 2 large baking sheets; set aside.
2. 2
   Butter sides of a heavy 3-quart saucepan.
3. 3
   In saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, margarine and 1/2 cup water.
4. 4
   Cook and stir over medium-high heat to boiling.
5. 5
   Clip candy thermometer to side of pan.
6. 6
   Cook and stir over medium-low heat to 275°, soft crack stage.
7. 7
   Add nuts; cook and stir to 295°, hard crack stage.
8. 8
   Remove saucepan from heat; remove thermometer.
9. 9
   Quickly sprinkle
10. 10
    soda over mixture, stirring constantly.
11. 11
    Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheets.
12. 12
    Cool; break into pieces.