Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Butter sides of saucepan.
2. 2
   Combine sugar, corn syrup, water and butter.
3. 3
   Cook and stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is boiling.
4. 4
   Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, to 275°.
5. 5
   Add nuts and continue cooking to 295°, stirring often.
6. 6
   Remove from heat.
7. 7
   Quickly stir in soda. Immediately pour onto buttered baking sheets.
8. 8
   Spread as thin as possible.
9. 9
   Cool.
10. 10
    Break into pieces.
11. 11
    Makes about 2 1/2 pounds.