Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle

Submitted by daisygrl64

"A favorite during the holidays, this candy brings back memories. Kid will enjoy these. From Land-O-Lakes Cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 2 pounds

ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 cup butter, cut into pieces
• 2 cups raw peanuts
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

directions

1. in a 3 qt saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a full boil 20-30 minutes.
2. add butter, continue cooking stirring occasionally until candy thermometer reaches 280*F (138*C) or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms pliable strand (80-90) minutes.
3. stir in peanuts, continue cooking stirring occasionally until candy thermometer reaches 305*F (152*C) or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms brittle strands (12-14minutes).
4. remove from heat, stir in baking soda. pour mixture onto 2 buttered cookie sheets. spread about 1/4in thick. cool completely, break into pieces.
5. Enjoy.