Pecan Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Butter a baking sheet-keep warm.
2. 2
   Combine soda, 1 teaspoon water and vanilla; set aside.
3. 3
   Combine sugar, water and the corn syrup in large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, to 240° on a candy thermometer (or to the soft ball stage).
4. 4
   Stir in butter and pecans.
5. 5
   Cook, stirring constantly to 300° (or to crack stage). Immediately remove from heat: stir in soda mixture thoroughly; pour into warmed, buttered baking sheet and quickly spread evenly, as thin as possible.
6. 6
   Cool.
7. 7
   Break candy into pieces.