Pecan Brittle

1. 1

   Combine sugar, syrup, and water in a 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes to wash down sugar crystals from sides of pan. Uncover and cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches thread stage (230u00b0). Add pecans; continue to cook, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches hard crack stage (300u00b0).

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   Remove from heat; stir in butter and soda, mixing well. Working rapidly, spread mixture in a buttered 9-inch square baking pan. Cool; break into pieces.

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