Southern Peanut Brittle

1. 1

   Heat sugar, syrup, water and salt to a rolling boil in a heavy 2-quart saucepan.

2. 2

   Add peanuts.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium and stir constantly.

4. 4

   Cook to hard crack stage (293u00b0).

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   Add butter and the baking soda (for safety's sake, keep in mind that the mixture will dramatically increase in volume and could spill over the sides of the saucepan).

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   Beat rapidly and pour onto a lightly greased baking sheet, spreading to 1/4-inch thickness.

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   When cool, break into pieces.

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   Store in an airtight container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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