Dixie Peanut Brittle

Stove Top Method:
2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
1/2 t. salt
3 c. raw redskin peanuts
2 T. butter
2 t. baking soda

In a heavy saucepan heat sugar, syrup, water, and salt to a rolling boil. Add peanuts. Reduce heat to medium and stir constantly. Cook to hard crack stage (293° F). Add butter, then baking soda. Beat rapidly and pour on a buttered surface spreading to 1/4" thickness. When cool break into pieces.

Microwave Method:
1 1/2 c. raw redskin peanuts
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/8 t. salt
1 t. butter
1 t. vanilla
1 t. baking soda

In a 1 1/2 quart casserole stir together peanuts, sugar, syrup, and salt. Cook 8 min. on high in microwave oven stirring well after 4 min. Stir in butter and vanilla. Microwave 2 min. longer on high. Add baking soda and quickly stir until light and foamy. Immediately pour onto lightly greased baking sheet; spread out very thinly. When cool, break into small pieces. Store in airtight container.

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