Subj : BH&G 2967
To   : All
From : Dave Drum
Date : Wed Jun 09 2021 11:00:52

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      Title: Peanut Brittle
 Categories: Candy, Nuts
      Yield: 72 Servings
 
      2 c  Sugar
      1 c  Light-colored corn syrup
    1/2 c  Water
    1/4 c  Butter (NO SUBSTITUTES)
  2 1/2 c  Raw peanuts or other coarse
           - chopped nuts
  1 1/2 ts Baking soda; sifted
 
  Butter 2 large baking sheets; set aside. Butter sides of a
  heavy 3-quart saucepan. In pan combine sugar, corn syrup,
  water, and butter. Cook and stir over medium-high heat
  until mixture boils. Clip a candy thermometer to side of
  pan. Reduce heat to medium-low; continue boiling at a
  moderate, steady rate, stirring occasionally, until the
  thermometer registers 275ºF/135ºC, soft-crack stage (about
  30 minutes). Stir in nuts; continue cooking over medium -
  low heat, stirring frequently, until thermometer registers
  295ºF/145ºC, hard crack stage (15 to 20 minutes more).
  
  Remove pan from heat; remove thermometer. Quickly sprinkle
  baking soda over mixture, stirring constantly. Immediately
  pour onto prepared baking sheets. Use 2 forks to lift and
  pull candy as it cools. Cool completely; break into
  pieces. Store tightly covered up to 1 month.
  
  Makes 2-1/4 pounds (72 servings).
  
  Better Homes & Gardens | July 2016
  
  MM Format by Dave Drum - 28 July 2016
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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