Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Place syrup, sugar and water in an iron skillet and cook to the soft ball stage at 230°.
2. 2
   Add peanuts, stir and cook to the crack stage, 301° to 302°.
3. 3
   Turn off the heat.
4. 4
   Stir in until blended the butter, vanilla and baking soda.
5. 5
   Pour onto greased surface, preferably marble.
6. 6
   Turn it at once and stretch it quickly until very thin.
7. 7
   When cold, break into pieces.