Peanut Brittle

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   This recipe for peanut brittle is very crunchy, not hard like most.

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   The reason is the amount of butter used.

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   This candy will not make if raining.

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   Cook sugar, syrup and water over high heat, stirring constantly until it threads, about 10 to 12 minutes. Sometimes a little longer just until it threads real good.

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   Add oleo and raw peanuts; continue to cook, stirring constantly until mixture turns darker in color and the peanuts start to crack, about 10 minutes.

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   Sometimes peanuts will not crack.

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   At once put in 1 heaping teaspoon soda and stir well.

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   Pour onto buttered cookie sheets while still foaming, spread thin.

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   Let cool and break into pieces.

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