Teddie Peanut Butter Brittle

instructions

1. Butter one baking sheet; set aside.
2. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a heavy saucepan.
3. Cook over medium-high heat for 8-12 minutes, or until sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil.
4. Add butter and stir until combined.
5. Stir in peanuts.
6. Continue to cook, on medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for about 15-25 minutes or until when the peanuts start to turn a light brown color.
7. You will know when your brittle has reached this stage when a small amount of mixture is dropped into ice water and forms a hard but pliable strand.
8. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda.
9. The mixture may pillow and bubble when the baking soda is added, continue to stir until mixed.
10. Pour the mixture immediately onto the prepared baking sheet; spread evenly to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cool completely (about 1 hour).
11. Break into pieces. Store in a container with a tight-fitting lid.