Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   In a large, heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, butter and salt.
2. 2
   Stir constantly over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until syrup reaches 300° on candy thermometer (hard crack stage).
4. 4
   Stir in peanuts.
5. 5
   Mix soda and vanilla and quickly stir into candy (mixture will foam).
6. 6
   Quickly turn out in greased 15 x 10 x 1-inch jelly roll pan.
7. 7
   Cool completely, then break into pieces.
8. 8
   Store airtight in a cool, dry place.
9. 9
   Makes 2 pounds.