Pinon Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Generously coat a jelly roll pan with vegetable oil.
2. 2
   In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and corn syrup with 1/4 cup water.
3. 3
   Bring to a boil and cook until the mixture reaches the soft crack stage (250).
4. 4
   Add the butter and nuts.
5. 5
   Return to the heat and cook to the hard crack stage (295).
6. 6
   Remove from the heat.
7. 7
   Stir in the baking soda.
8. 8
   Pour the brittle quickly over the oiled pan and spread as thin as possible wit a spatula.
9. 9
   When the candy begins to harden, flip the brittle until completely cooled.
10. 10
    Break into irregular pieces.
11. 11
    Store in airtight containers.