Best Of Show Dixie Peanut Brittle Recipes

BEST OF SHOW DIXIE PEANUT BRITTLE!

Steps:

• 1. Heat sugar, syrup, water, and salt to a rolling boil in a HEAVY 2-quart saucepan.
• 2. Add peanuts. Reduce heat to low-medium and stir constantly. Cook to hard crack stage (293 degrees F.)
• 3. Add butter and vanilla, then baking soda. Beat rapidly.
• 4. Pour into a large well-buttered baking sheet, spreading to 1/4 in. thickness.
• 5. When cool break into pieces. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 2 pounds. Cook time varies please be patient!

THE BEST PEANUT BRITTLE

Steps:

• Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and grease with nonstick cooking spray.
• Stir together the sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan fitted with a candy/deep-fry thermometer. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then continue to boil until it's golden brown and it reaches 340 degrees F, about 15 minutes.
• Working quickly, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter and baking soda until smooth (it will foam and bubble up). Stir in the peanuts until evenly distributed amongst the sugar mixture.
• Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and quickly smooth with a rubber spatula into a thin and even layer. Let harden uncovered at room temperature until cooled completely. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.