Virginia Cox'S Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
3/4 c. syrup
2 c. (heaping) raw peanuts
1/4 c. water
pinch of salt (1/8 tsp.)
2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Cook sugar, syrup, peanuts, water and salt.
In heavy pan, cook 8 to 10 minutes, until peanuts nearly stop popping and lose whiteness when opened.
Remove from heat.
Add baking soda.
Stir fast and pour immediately.
Cool and crack.