Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Mix first 4 ingredients and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Cover and boil 3 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove cover and boil at 250° or until a hard ball stage, then add butter and peanuts.
4. 4
   Cook slowly to 300° or a hard crack stage.
5. 5
   Add vanilla and soda to mixture quickly.
6. 6
   Pour into greased pan or platter.
7. 7
   Let stand one minute (or until like a pancake which will turn out clean).
8. 8
   Yields 2 pounds.