Peanut brittle

Peanut brittle

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 2 c
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• baking soda - 1 Tbsp
• light corn syrup - 1 c
• hot water - 1/2 c
• shelled unblanched peanuts

How to make peanut brittle:

Heat sugar, corn syrup, water and salt to rolling boil. Add peanuts. Stir constantly. Cook slowly until peanuts are golden brown and syrup spins a thread. Remove from heat when syrup reaches 293°. Add baking soda. Beat rapidly then pour on buttered surface to cool. Spread to 1/4-inch thickness. When cool, break into pieces.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Fruit, Candy.