Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/4 c. white corn syrup
1/4 stick butter (margarine)
1-inch paraffin canning wax
2 c. Spanish peanuts
pinch of salt (optional)

Preparation

Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter and paraffin; bring to a boil.
Add peanuts and cook on medium heat until golden brown (or approximately 20 minutes).\tStir well.
Remove from heat and add 1 teaspoon soda.
Stir well and spread on aluminum foil while foaming.
Let cool thoroughly.
Break up and store in airtight container.