Pecan Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   In heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water.
2. 2
   Cook until it spins a thread (very hard ball stage).
3. 3
   Add pecans and cook until it caramelizes (turns tan).
4. 4
   Remove from heat and add butter.
5. 5
   Stir until it is blended and add soda.
6. 6
   When it foams up, pour onto buttered 9 x 13-inch pan or cookie sheet.
7. 7
   Cool and break into pieces.