Four-Nut Brittle

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   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 238u00b0 (soft-ball stage). Stir in nuts and butter. Cook over medium heat to 300u00b0 (hard-crack stage).

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   Remove from heat; vigorously stir in baking soda and vanilla until blended.

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   Quickly pour onto two greased

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   , spreading as thinly as possible with a metal spatula. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.

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