Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. water
1 c. white Karo syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
3 c. white sugar
1 pkg. raw Spanish peanuts
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 Tbsp. soda

Preparation

Cook water, syrup and sugar to 270\u00b0.
Add raw peanuts and cook to 315\u00b0, stirring constantly so peanuts won't burn.
Remove from heat and add vanilla and butter.
Stir until butter is melted; add salt and soda.
Stir briskly until foaming peak is reached.
Pour quickly into large, buttered pans; let cool.
Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.