Peanut Brittle

1 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Water
1 tsp Vanilla
1 1/2 cups Sugar
1 cup Water
1 cup Light Corn Syrup
1 1/2 oz Butter
1 lb Shelled Peanuts

Lightly butter to baking trays; set aside

Mix baking soda, water and vanilla in small bowl; set aside
Mix sugar, 1 cup water and the corn syrup in a medium size, heavy bottomed, saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, to 240F on a Candy Thermometer
Stir in butter and peanuts.
Cook, stirring constantly, to 300F . Watch carefully so mixture does not burn.
Immediately remove from heat.
Quickly stir in the baking soda mixture until light and foamy.
Divided the candy mixture evenly between the two prepared baking trays.
Cool completely, at least an hour.
Break into pieces.
Store in an airtight container.