Crunchy Walnut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 Tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Place walnuts in a 9-inch glass pie plate, and microwave on High for 5 minutes, stirring half way through, until toasted.
Set aside.
In a 2 quart glass measuring bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, butter and salt.
Microwave on High for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring well at least twice until sugar dissolves.
Then microwave on High for 4 1/2 to 9 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture reaches 300 degrees (on candy thermometer).
Stir in baking soda; add toasted walnuts.
Pour into greased 15X10 inch jelly roll pan and spread thin.
Let stand until cooled.
Break into pieces.
Makes 1 1/2 pounds.