Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle

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.