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Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle

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What You'll Need:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
 
What To Do:
  1. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, then grease with the butter.
     
  2. In a large saucepan over high heat, bring sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt to a boil. Continue cooking until syrup is golden and hard-crack stage is reached, stirring constantly (see Note).
     
  3. Remove from heat and stir in peanuts and baking soda. Spread peanut mixture in a thin layer on prepared baking sheet and allow to cool completely.
     
  4. Break into bite-sized pieces and serve, or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

 

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