Peanut Brittle I - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. water
1 c. light Karo syrup
3 c. sugar
3 to 4 c. peanuts, raw and unsalted
3 tsp. soda
3 tsp. butter
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix first 3 ingredients and boil until clear.
Add peanuts. Stir with wooden spoon using medium heat.
Cook until pink syrup turns brown.
Peanuts should be brown also.
Syrup will be a little thick and makes a hard string.
Quickly mix in soda, butter, and salt; pour on a lightly buttered foil covered tray. Let cool and break into pieces.