Nut Brittle

1. 1

   Spread peanuts in 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan.

2. 2

   Place in oven at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes. Remove.

3. 3

   Pour into a bowl; keep warm.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, blend baking soda and salt; set aside.

5. 5

   In 3-quart pan, stir together sugar, corn syrup and water.

6. 6

   Bring to boiling.

7. 7

   Boil rapidly until syrup begins to turn a golden color (275u00b0 on candy thermometer).

8. 8

   Add nuts and continue stirring often until syrup is a clear golden color (295u00b0).

9. 9

   Remove from heat.

10. 10

    Quickly stir in butter or margarine and soda mixture.

11. 11

    Immediately pour hot mixture into 2 (15 x 10 x 1-inch) pans (buttered).

12. 12

    If desired, cool slightly and pull with forks to make thin.

13. 13

    Cool.

14. 14

    Break into pieces.

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