Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Boil sugar, water and syrup to 260° or soft crack.
2. 2
   Add butter and peanuts.
3. 3
   Lower flame and stir constantly.
4. 4
   Bring to boil; cook until peanuts are done and turn to a golden brown (takes about 10 minutes).
5. 5
   Have ready vanilla and soda.
6. 6
   Add vanilla and soda and beat hard, just until foamy.
7. 7
   Pour out immediately onto buttered enameled tray.
8. 8
   (A regular cookie sheet is too thin.)
9. 9
   Do not spread with spoon or you will loose the bubbles. Get everything ready before starting because the last steps go so fast.
10. 10
    Use a heavy kettle for cooking.