Peanut Brittle - sugar

Method

• In a heavy, medium saucepan over medium heat, heat to boiling sugar, corn syrup, salt and water, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.
• Stir in peanuts.
• Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches 300° on
• a candy thermometer or until a small amount of mixture dropped in cold water separates into hard and brittle threads.
• Remove from heat and quickly stir in butter or margarine and baking soda.
• Immediately pour into greased cookie sheet.
• Cool.
• Snap candy into small pieces. Store in tightly covered container.