Peanut Brittle

 Nuts, nuts and more nuts...

The easiest snack you will ever make unless you are allergic to peanuts!!! I once saw it being made on Food Network and I promised my mom that I would make it for her and believe you me she kept me to my promise and kept on harping on and on about the peanut brittle that I had promised her. Finally, I could no longer take her reminding me and I just decided to do it. So here is my take on a peanut brittle.

Ingredients

1. Peanuts
2. 1/2 cup of water
3. 2 cups of granulated sugar
4. Pinch of salt
5. Softened butter for the baking sheet

Method

1. Butter a rimmed baking sheet; set aside. Stir together sugar, 1/2 cup water, and the salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over high heat, without stirring, until sugar begins to melt and turn golden about 3 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has melted and mixture turns golden amber, about 10 minutes. 
   
2. Remove pan from heat. Stir in peanuts. Immediately pour peanut mixture onto a buttered baking sheet. Quickly spread mixture to 1/2 inch thick using an oiled metal spatula. Let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Break brittle into pieces. Brittle can be stored in an airtight container, up to 2 weeks.