Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Butter 2 (15 1/2 x 12-inch) baking sheets.
2. 2
   Combine soda, water and vanilla; set aside.
3. 3
   Combine sugar, 1 cup water, corn syrup in large saucepan.
4. 4
   Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, to 240° by candy thermometer or when forms a soft ball when dropped into water.
5. 5
   Stir in peanuts and butter.
6. 6
   Cool until 300° (or when dropped in very cold water separates into threads which are hard and brittle).
7. 7
   Immediately remove from heat; stir in soda mixture thoroughly.
8. 8
   Pour half the candy onto warm baking sheet and quickly spread evenly about 1/4-inch thick. Cool.
9. 9
   Break candy into pieces.
10. 10
    Makes 2 pounds.