Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Mix the first 3 ingredients and bring to a boil using a heavy kettle.
2. 2
   Cook until
3. 3
   the mixture begins to change color.
4. 4
   Add peanuts immediately.
5. 5
   Continue to cook until light amber (Peanut Brittle color).
6. 6
   Peanuts will clump together so keep stirring apart.
7. 7
   Remove from heat immediately and add butter, soda and salt.
8. 8
   Stir in rapidly.
9. 9
   Spread on a well-buttered cookie sheet, pushing the peanuts down into the candy and also spreading it to the thinness you desire.
10. 10
    Cool and break up.