Sunflower Seed Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup water
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups corn syrup
2 cups sunflower seeds, raw
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation

Butter the sides of a large heavy saucepan. Add sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Cook and stir over medium-low heat until a candy thermometer reads 260 degrees (hard-ball stage).
Stir in sunflower seeds and butter. Cook on medium to 300 degree (hard-crack stage).
Remove from the heat; vigorously stir in vanilla and baking soda.
Pour into a buttered 15x10x1\" baking pan; spread evenly to fill pan. Cool completely.
Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers to prevent sticking.