Directions

• STEP ONE
  Start by buttering 2 baking sheets and then set them aside.

• STEP TWO
  Combine the sugar, corn syrup and water in a 3-quart heavy saucepan. After this, cook over medium heat, making sure to stir occasionally. This process should take roughly 8-12 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a full boil.

• STEP THREE
  Once you have completed this process, add in the butter and then continue cooking, making sure to stir occasionally for roughly 15-25 minutes.

• STEP FOUR
  After you have finished this process, stir in the peanuts. Continue to cook the mixture, stirring constantly for about 10-12 minutes. Take a small amount of the mixture and drop it into ice cold water. If the drop forms a hard brittle strand, you are ready to remove the mixture from the heat. Once removed from heat, stir in baking soda.

• STEP FIVE
  Now, pour the mixture immediately onto the prepared sheets, making sure to spread the mixture evenly to achieve about ¼-inch thickness. Cool completely.

• STEP SIX
  Finally break the brittle into pieces and then store it in tight fitting container.