Peanut Brittle - light corn syrup

Method

• Combine corn syrup, sugar, water and margarine in heavy saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil.
• Continue cooking without stirring until temperature reaches 280°.
• Gradually stir in salted peanuts until mixture comes to a boil.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until temperature reaches 300°; remove from heat.
• Add soda; blend quickly.
• Turn out onto heavy buttered cookie sheet and spread evenly with spatula.
• Cool and break into pieces.
• Yield:
• 1 1/2 pounds.