Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Bring water to a boil in a heavy skillet.
2. 2
   Add sugar and syrup, stirring constantly, until dissolved.
3. 3
   Boil until it spins a thread from a spoon when lifted from the pan.
4. 4
   Add peanuts and cook slowly until they turn a golden brown.
5. 5
   Remove from heat. Add butter, baking soda and vanilla.
6. 6
   Stir very quickly.