Peanut Brittle
(from mcconnki’s recipe box)
Source: Church Cookbook
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 12 people
Categories: Dessert: Candy
Ingredients
- 2 c sugar
- 1 c light corn syrup
- 1/2 c water
- 1 c butter
- 2 c unsalted peanuts
- 1 tsp soda
Directions
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Heat sugar, syrup and water until sugar dissolves.
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Add butter when mix boils.
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Stir frequently. When temp reaches 280, add peanuts.
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Stir to hard-crack stage (305).
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Remove from heat and stir in soda, mix well.
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Four onto 2 buttered cookie sheets.
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Break into pieces.