Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Have ALL the ingredients measured out and ready.
2. 2
   This recipe requires that you react quickly.
3. 3
   You do not have time to measure ingredients in between steps.
4. 4
   Grease a large cookie sheet.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, bring to a boil sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water.
7. 7
   Set candy thermometer in place and stir until the thermometer reads 250 degrees(may take some time, be patient, its worth it).
8. 8
   Stir in peanuts.
9. 9
   Stir frequently until temperature reaches 305 degrees F (for crunchy), or until a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into hard and brittle threads.
10. 10
    Remove from heat; immediately stir in butter or margarine, baking soda and vanilla.
11. 11
    Pour at once onto cookie sheet.
12. 12
    With 2 forks, lift and pull peanut mixture into rectangle about 14x12 inches; cool.
13. 13
    Snap candy into pieces.