Peanut Brittle

1 1/2 tsp soda
1 tsp water
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 C sugar
1 C water
1 C light com syrup
3 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 pound shelled unroasted peanuts.

Butter 2 baking sheets, each 15 1/2x12 inches; keep warm. Combine soda, 1 tsp water & the vanilla; set aside.

Combine sugar, 1 C water & the com syrup in large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, to 240 degrees on candy thermometer or until small amount of syrup dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball which flattens when removed from water.

Stir in butter & peanuts. Cook, stirring constantly, to 300 degrees or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into threads which are hard & brittle. Watch carefully so mixture does not bum. Immediately remove from heat; stir in soda mixture thoroughly. Pour half the candy mixture onto each warm baking sheet & quickly spread evenly about lf4 inch thick. Cool; break candy into pieces.