Grandmas Secret Peanut Brittle Recipe Sharing It

Instructions:

1. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper, or grease the baking sheet lightly. Measure out all ingredients and have them ready to go - candy making goes fast!
2. In the saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Then, stop stirring and let the mixture bubble until it reaches 300-310°F (149-154°C) on a candy thermometer (hard-crack stage). Do not stir during this phase unless absolutely necessary to prevent burning. Brush down any sugar crystals that form on the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the peanuts.
5. Return the saucepan to the heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the brittle is a rich amber color and the thermometer registers 310°F (154°C). Watch carefully to prevent burning!
6. Remove from heat. Quickly stir in the butter and vanilla extract, then stir in baking soda (the mixture will foam!).
7. Immediately pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly into a thin layer using the spatula.
8. Let cool completely. Break into pieces. If you desire smaller more uniform pieces, cover with parchment and gently pound until it breaks into uniform pieces, using a rolling pin or meat mallet.