Carl's Peanut Brittle

Carl's Peanut Brittle<br><br>
2c Sugar<br>
1c Light corn syrup<br>
1 lb raw peanuts<br>
1/2 t salt<br>
1t Baking soda<br>
1t Vanilla<br>
1T Butter<br><br>
Combine sugar syrup and water. Place over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Remove cover and cook until softball stage (235*F). Add nuts. Stir frequently and cook to hard crack stage (300*F) Remove from heat, addremaining ingredients and stir till well blended. Pour onto buttered surface. Pull and break off.<br>
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Mortimer the Surly Goat's grandfather made this brittle. The important thing is to share it with others.