Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   In a 2-quart heavy saucepan, cook sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook over medium flame, stirring constantly until it spins a fine thread (240°).
2. 2
   Add peanuts and salt and cook about 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
3. 3
   Remove from flame and stir in butter or margarine and soda.
4. 4
   Mix well.
5. 5
   Pour onto a greased shallow pan or hard surface and spread or pull thin.
6. 6
   When cold, break into small pieces.
7. 7
   Makes about 1 1/4 pounds.