Peanut Butter Brittle

Grease 2 large baking sheets. Place on wire racks. In heavy 1 1/2 quart saucepan, add first 3 ingredients, stiring constantly. Boil over medium heat. Cook with out stirring til mixture is 300 degrees on candy thermometer. Stir in peanut butter, blend well. Remove from heat. Quickly, but gently, stir in soda. Immediately pour onto cookie sheets. Don’t spread. Cool for 3 to 5 minutes till cool enough to handle. With hands grasp candy by edges, lifting slightly, pull as thin as possible. Cool. Break into irregular pieces. Store in tightly covered container. Makes 1 1/4 pounds. Archive January 2010 December 2009 July 2009 June 2009 April 2009 March 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June 2008