2 cups of broken peanuts 1 teaspoon of baking soda
In a heavy 3 quart saucepan place the sugar, Karo syrup, and water. Heat and stir until the sugar is melted. While the syrup is boiling, blend in the butter. Stir often until the mixture reaches 230 degrees. Add the peanuts. Stirring constantly until the temperature reaches 305 degrees. (hard crack stage) Remove the pan from the stove. Quickly stir in the soda mixing well. The hot liquid will almost run over the edges of the pot. You have to stir fast to avoid a horrible accident. The mixture will be a foamy light brown. Pour immediately onto 2 buttered cookie sheets that have a raised side edges. Stretch the mixture using a dinner fork. It should be in a thin sheet. By this time the candy should be a nice golden color. Take loose from the pan as soon as possible. Break into pieces. Makes about 2 1/2 pounds of candy.
