Almond Brittle

by Grandma Mallory

2 cups Granulated Sugar
1 cup Water
2 cups unsalted Almonds
¼ tsp Table Salt
1 tsp Butter
1 cup light Corn Syrup
¼ tsp Baking Soda

In large cast iron pan, combine; sugar; syrup, and water. Cook
over medium heat until sugar dissolves (Softball stage 238°). Do
not test while pan is over flame to avoid burning candy.

Add almonds and salt, and mix well. Cook over medium heat until
hard ball stage (290°), stirring constantly. Remove from heat,
and add 1 tsp butter ¼ tsp soda. Stir until well blended.

Pour onto greased platters, and cool partially. Lift edges of
candy so that the candy doesn't stick to the platters. Allow to
cool fully for 2 hours, then break into pieces.

2 dozen pieces