Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. chopped peanuts
1/4 tsp. salt
butter

Preparation

Put sugar into heavy iron skillet and heat slowly, stirring constantly, just until sugar is melted and turns a light brown (300\u00b0 plus).
Butter baking pan or cookie sheet.
Spread peanuts over surface, sprinkle with salt, then warm tin slightly.
Pour melted sugar over peanuts.
When cool, break into pieces and store in tightly covered container.