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