Peanut Brittle

Peanut Broodle
2c sugar
1c light corn syrup
1c water
2c raw Spanish peanuts
1/2t salt
2T butter
2t baking soda

Check thermometer. Use 3-4 quart Revere Ware type pot. Prepare a well buttered jelly roll pan.

Heat sugar, syrup and water, over MED-HI heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add salt.

Continue to boil until 250 degrees, stir occassionally. When just starting to turn golden, add nuts.

Stirring constantly, continue to boil to 300 degrees (last 20 degrees goes fast). Should be golden throughout. Immediately remove from heat. and stir in butter and soda.

Pour onto prepared pan. Spread with spoon. Break up when cold. Makes about 1.5lbs.