Peanut Brittle Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter cut into ½-inch thick slices
2 1/4 cups dry roasted peanuts unsalted
1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat; set aside.
In a large pot, add the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved, and the mixture comes to a boil.
Once the mixture is boiling, very carefully add the butter to the pot. Continue to cook, stirring often, until a candy thermometer registers 280F degrees, which should take about 15 minutes.
Add the peanuts to the candy mixture and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring very frequently, until a candy thermometer registers 305F degrees. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the baking soda.
Pour the peanut brittle evenly onto the prepared sheet pan. Spread out to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cool completely to room temperature, then break into pieces.