English Almond Toffee - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/3 c. oleo
1 c. sugar
2/3 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1 1/3 c. blanched almonds, slivered
1/2 tsp. soda
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Cook butter, sugar, water and salt over low heat, stirring constantly until it boils.
Cook without stirring to 236\u00b0 or until a little dropped in cold water forms a soft ball.
Add almonds. Continue cooking to 290\u00b0 (soft crack stage), stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Mixture turns to a deep caramel color.
Stir in soda.
Turn out onto greased baking sheet to 1/4-inch thickness. Immediately spread with chocolate pieces.
Spread chocolate as it melts; sprinkle with pecans.