Pecan Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. white syrup
pinch of salt
1 c. raw peanuts
2 (level) tsp. soda

Preparation

Into heavy kettle, put first four ingredients; bring to a boil.
Boil until syrup spins a thread; add peanuts.
Stir and cook until mixture just begins to brown.
Remove from heat; stir in soda.
When soda is well mixed and mixture still foaming, pour into shallow 8 x 12-inch pan or cookie sheet; do not spread.
When cold, break into pieces.