Dixie Peanut Brittle - Stove Top Method
Ingredients:
- 2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cup raw shelled peanuts, skins on
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
Directions:
Heat sugar, syrup, water and salt to a rolling boil in a heavy saucepan. Add peanuts. Reduce heat to medium and stir constantly. Cook to hard crack stage (293 degrees F). Add butter, then baking soda. Beat rapidly and pour on a buttered surface spreading to 1/4 inch thickness. When cool break into pieces. Store in airtight container. Yields about 2 pounds.
