2 c. sugar
1 c. water
1/16 tsp. salt
1/2 lb. shelled peanuts

Measure sugar, water and salt into a 3-quart saucepan and stir until sugar is dissolved. Bring to boil; cover tightly and boil 3 minutes. Remove cover and continue cooking until syrup takes on a rich caramel color (320 degrees).

Have peanuts spread out on a buttered shallow pan. Pour caramel syrup over the peanuts and let cool thoroughly before breaking in pieces.

Makes about 1 1/2 pounds of peanut brittle.