Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. white Karo syrup
2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. hot water
2 c. shelled raw peanuts
2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Boil together syrup, water and sugar until mixture spins a light thread or to the crackling stage on candy thermometer.
Add peanuts and cook until peanuts begin to pop.
Remove from heat and add salt and soda.
Stir until a golden brown and pour onto a well buttered cookie sheet.
If a darker brown is desired, return to heat a few seconds before pouring on cookie sheet.