Nut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. raw peanuts
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. white sugar
1 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. butter

Preparation

Spread peanuts in 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan.
Place in oven at 350\u00b0 for 15 minutes. Remove.
Pour into a bowl; keep warm.
Meanwhile, blend baking soda and salt; set aside.
In 3-quart pan, stir together sugar, corn syrup and water.
Bring to boiling.
Boil rapidly until syrup begins to turn a golden color (275\u00b0 on candy thermometer).
Add nuts and continue stirring often until syrup is a clear golden color (295\u00b0).
Remove from heat.
Quickly stir in butter or margarine and soda mixture.
Immediately pour hot mixture into 2 (15 x 10 x 1-inch) pans (buttered).
If desired, cool slightly and pull with forks to make thin.
Cool.
Break into pieces.
Makes 2 1/4 pounds.