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Peanut Brittle Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 cups raw shelled peanuts, skins on
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons baking soda
Directions:
Directions:
Prepare a large sheet pan that is greased with butter to use later.

In a heavy saucepan heat sugar, syrup, water and salt to a rolling boil. Add peanuts. Reduce heat to medium and stir constantly.

Cook to hard crack stage (293º-300º on a candy thermometer). Remove from heat and add butter, then baking soda. Beat rapidly and pour on a buttered surface spreading to 1/4 inch thickness. When cool break into pieces. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 2 pounds.

 

 

 

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