Peanut Brittle Recipe

OLD FASHION PEANUT BRITTLE


Ingredients :


2 cups of sugar
1 cup of water
1 tablespoon of butter or margarine
1 to 2 cups of peanuts
1 cup of light corn syrup
3/4 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of soda


Method :


Mix sugar and water, syrup in heavy cast iron skillet over moderate heat. 
Heat until thermometer reaches 236 degrees (takes 15 to 20 minutes). 
Add butter and salt. 
Add soda last, stirring. 
Pour into cookie sheet.