Nut Brittle

• 3 c. raw peanuts
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 c. white sugar
• 1 c. light corn syrup
• 1/2 c. water
• 1/4 c. butter

1. Spread peanuts in 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan.
2. Place in oven at 350u0b0 for 15 minutes. Remove.
3. Pour into a bowl; keep warm.
4. Meanwhile, blend baking soda and salt; set aside.
5. In 3-quart pan, stir together sugar, corn syrup and water.
6. Bring to boiling.
7. Boil rapidly until syrup begins to turn a golden color (275u0b0 on candy thermometer).
8. Add nuts and continue stirring often until syrup is a clear golden color (295u0b0).
9. Remove from heat.
10. Quickly stir in butter or margarine and soda mixture.
11. Immediately pour hot mixture into 2 (15 x 10 x 1-inch) pans (buttered).
12. If desired, cool slightly and pull with forks to make thin.
13. Cool.
14. Break into pieces.
15. Makes 2 1/4 pounds.

peanuts, baking soda, salt, white sugar, light corn syrup, water, butter

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=222981 (may not work)