Peanut Brittle - vanilla

Method

• Measure the vanilla into a small bowl and set aside.
• Combine the baking soda and salt in another small bowl and set aside.
• Butter 2 jelly roll pans or cookie sheets with sides liberally with the butter, using 1/2 stick butter on each one.
• Set aside.
• Combine the sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 cup water in a large saucepan.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, attach a candy thermometer, and cook over medium-high heat until the syrup spins a thread when poured from a spoon or reaches 240F on the thermometer.
• Stir in the peanuts and continue cooking and stirring until the candy becomes golden brown or reaches 300F.
• Remove from the heat immediately and quickly add the remaining 1 stick butter and the vanilla, baking soda, and salt.
• Stir only until the butter melts, then quickly pour the brittle onto the cookie sheets, spreading the mixture thinly.
• When the brittle has completely cooled, break the candy into pieces and store in a tightly covered container.
• The syrup foams when the soda mixture is added.
• The bubbles make this brittle very light.
• Pour it up quickly to capture the air!