Peanut Brittle
2 c sugar
1 c light corn syrup
1/3 c water
1 pkg (16 oz) raw peanuts
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp butter
2 tsp. baking soda
Combine sugar, syrup and water in a large heavy saucepan. Cook and
stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 240 degrees, about 30 min.
Add raw peanuts and continue cooking to 295. Stir constantly. Remove
from heat and stir in butter. Add salt and baking soda. Stir quickly.
Mixture will change color and rise up in pan. Pour mixture onto buttered
jellyroll pan. Spread as evenly as possible. When completely cooled,
break into pieces. Store covered. Yield, about 2 pounds.
