Peanut Brittle Recipe

Steps

1. 1Prep. Lightly butter a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
2. 2Make the peanut brittle. Add sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt to a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir to combine and then cook over medium heat about three minutes, do not stir. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally until mixture reaches 300º F on a candy thermometer. Immediately remove from heat and add butter, baking soda, vanilla and peanuts. Stir quickly to combine and then pour onto buttered baking sheet.
3. 3Cool and serve. Spread with the back of a silicone spatula. Allow to cool completely, about 15 minutes. Break into pieces.