Preparation:
Combine sugar and syrup in large saucepan. Cook over med-low heat,
stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Cover and cook over medium
heat 2 to 3 minutes to wash down sugar crystals from sides of pan.
Add peanuts; cook, stirring occasionally, to hard crack stage=20
(300 degrees on candy thermometer). Remove from heat; stir in butter
and baking soda. Pour onto buttered baking sheet, spreading thinly.
Cool; break into pieces. Store in airtight container. |