Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Coat well one 12 x 17 baking pan with Pam.
2. 2
   In heavy 5-quart saucepan with lid (tight-fitting), combine sugar, syrup and water. Cover pot; bring to boil over high heat about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Stir occasionally.
4. 4
   Once cooked, leave uncovered and boil an additional 1 minute.
5. 5
   Reduce heat to medium and boil until temperature reaches 230°.
6. 6
   Add peanuts; stir well with wooden spoon until mixture reaches 300° between 13 and 18 minutes.
7. 7
   Mixture should be golden brown.
8. 8
   Stir in butter until melted, then add baking soda.
9. 9
   Stir until foamy.
10. 10
    Pour mixture in pan; will need to spread fast.
11. 11
    Allow to cool at least 1 hour, then turn out and break into pieces. Store in airtight container for several weeks.