Dixie Peanut Brittle (Stove Top Method)

Ingredients:

  • 2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cup raw shelled peanuts, skins on
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 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 to 300 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 an airtight container. Makes about 2 pounds.