Almond Brittle
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Candy
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           sugar
     1/2  cup           light corn syrup
     1/2  cup           water
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
   1      tablespoon    butter
   1      cup           whole unblanched almonds
                        or peanuts
   1      teaspoon      baking soda
 

Preparation:

Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, salt, and butter in a large pan. Cook stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Cover pan one minute to slide sugar crystals from side of pan. Uncover pan insert candy thermometer, cook until mixture reaches soft crack stage. Remove from heat and add nuts. Place back on heat and cook until hard crack stage. Remove from heat and add baking soda. Mix well. Let foam settle just a little before spreading on a well buttered cookie sheet.