peanut brittle (sallye)

How To Make peanut brittle (sallye)

• Step 1
  Butter 2 large cookie sheets and set aside
• Step 2
  Combine sugar, 1-1/4 c water and corn syrup in large cast iron skillet or heavy saucepan Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly
• Step 3
  When mixture is boiling, STOP STIRRING Boil mixture until candy thermometer registers 270 degrees Remove from heat
• Step 4
  Add butter and peanuts Return to heat and continue cooking until thermometer registers 300 degrees (or a teaspoonful of syrup will separate into brittle threads when dropped in cold water) Remove from heat once again
• Step 5
  Mix baking soda, the 1 tablespoon water and vanilla into hot candy When bubbles susbside, pour candy onto the prepared cookie sheets as thinly as possible
• Step 6
  Cool, then break into pieces Store in airtight container with wax or parchment paper between layers
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