Amish Peanut Brittle

2 c. white sugar
1 c. white Karo syrup
1/2 c. water
1 (8 oz.) pkg. raw peanuts
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. soda, sifted

Cook sugar, water and syrup until mixture threads
(approximately 10 to 12 minutes). Add salt and raw peanuts and stir constantly. Cook until peanuts are toasty brown (approximately 10 minutes). Remove from heat and add soda. Stir quickly and thoroughly. Pour at once onto buttered cookie sheet. Let mixture spread itself. Cool and break into pieces.