Pedemoleque Little Boys Foot - unsalted butter

Method

• Thoroughly butter an 8 x 12inch roasting pan and place it in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Combine the brown and granulated sugars and the water in a heavy stainlesssteel saucepan over medium heat and, stirring occasionally, cook until the sugars have dissolved and the mixture is simmering.
• Increase the heat to high and, without stirring, simmer the syrup until it reaches 300 degrees on a candy thermometer (hardcrack stage).
• Remove from the heat and add the baking soda and the nuts, mixing thoroughly to make sure they are evenly blended in.
• Pour the mixture onto the buttered slab and allow to cool completely.
• Lift off and break the brittle into bitesized pieces.
• The candy will keep in an airtight glass jar for several weeks.
• Note: To toast nuts, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Spread the mixed nuts on a cookie sheet and toast in the oven until golden, about 15 minutes.
• Set aside to cool.