Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   In a heavy, medium saucepan over medium heat, heat to boiling sugar, corn syrup, salt and water, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.
2. 2
   Stir in peanuts.
3. 3
   Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches 300° on
4. 4
   a candy thermometer or until a small amount of mixture dropped in cold water separates into hard and brittle threads.
5. 5
   Remove from heat and quickly stir in butter or margarine and baking soda.
6. 6
   Immediately pour into greased cookie sheet.
7. 7
   Cool.
8. 8
   Snap candy into small pieces. Store in tightly covered container.