Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
4 c. raw, shelled peanuts
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

In a heavy saucepan, heat sugar, syrup, water and salt to a rolling boil, add peanuts.
Reduce heat to medium and stir constantly.
Cook until syrup spins a thread (293\u00b0).
Add butter, then baking soda.
Beat rapidly and pour on a buttered surface spreading to 1/4-inch thickness.
When cool, break into pieces.