Cashew Brittle

Ingredient:

1. 1.5 tsp Baking soda
2. 1 tsp water
3. 1 cup sugar
4. 1 cup water
5. 0.5 cup corn syrup
6. 3 tbs butter
7. 350g roasted cashew nuts

Steps:

1. In a small bowl, mix baking soda and 1 tsp water and set aside.
2. In a 3-quart pan, mix sugar, water and syrup. Cook over medium and stirring occasionally until temperature reach 240°F (use a candy thermometer).
3. Stir in butter and cashews, cook and stir constantly until temperature reach 300°F.
4. Remove from heat and quickly stir in baking soda mixture.
5. Pour the candy mixture onto a warm and greased baking pan, quickly spread about 0.25 in thick with a spatula.
6. Cool completely for at least a hour, then break into pieces.

You can yield approximately 600g of brittle.