Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Put sugar, syrup and water in a pan and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. 2
   Turn to medium-high heat and continue cooking until it reaches 264° on a soft crackle.
3. 3
   Add peanuts and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. 4
   Remove from heat, then add the butter and soda.
5. 5
   Stir up well and pour out immediately in ungreased pans. You could use two people to do this; one to pour and one to spread it out.
6. 6
   It hardens very fast.