Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Place the first 3 ingredients in a heavy skillet and cook slowly to the thread stage at 230°.
2. 2
   Add peanuts.
3. 3
   Stir and cook these ingredients just beyond the hard crack stage, 301° to 302°. Remove from heat.
4. 4
   Stir in the butter, soda and vanilla until blended.
5. 5
   Pour the brittle onto a greased surface.
6. 6
   Turn it at once and stretch until thin.
7. 7
   When cold, break into pieces.