Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Combine
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   sugar,
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   corn
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   syrup
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   and
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   water; cook over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
7. 7
   Cook to soft ball stage or
8. 8
   236° on
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   thermometer,
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    stirring constantly.
11. 11
    Add salt and peanuts; cook to hard crack stage or 295°.
12. 12
    Remove from heat; add
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    butter and soda.
14. 14
    Stir lightly.
15. 15
    Pour into greased waxed paper.
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    Cool partially lifting around edges with knife.
17. 17
    Cool until firm. Turn.
18. 18
    Cool completely.
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    Break into pieces.