Professional Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Have everything ready before starting to cook.
2. 2
   Combine syrup and sugar in a large, heavy skillet.
3. 3
   Just before the mixture begins to boil, add nuts.
4. 4
   Stir well with a wooden spoon until it is amber colored, about 30 minutes.
5. 5
   Then add butter.
6. 6
   After a few stirs, add soda and stir rapidly.
7. 7
   Spread quickly in a 10 x 13-inch buttered pan.