Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle
An old-fashioned peanut brittle provides a delightful homemade gift for the holiday season.
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Instructions
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Grease two 13x9-inch baking sheets and place them on a heatproof surface.
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In a large saucepan with a candy thermometer, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves; then add butter and stir until melted.
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Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the syrup reaches 230 F.
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At 280 F, add peanuts and stir constantly until the mixture reaches 300 F.
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Remove from heat and stir in baking soda until well combined.
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Immediately pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pans.
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As the brittle cools, stretch it thin by pulling the edges with forks.
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After 7-8 minutes, loosen and flip the still-flexible brittle to prevent sticking.
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Break the hardened candy into pieces and store in an airtight container.