Peanut Brittle

Lets try Peanut Brittle with some step-by-step pics, yes Alisha made the peanut brittle under my watchful eye.  It is so easy.

What you need:

375ml (1 1/2 cups) unsalted peanuts
250ml (1 cup) sugar
125ml (1/2 cup) golden syrup
pinch of salt
5ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence
60ml (4 tbs) butter or margarine
10ml (2 tsp) bicarbonate of soda

Step 1:  Place nuts, sugar, golden syrup and salt in a very large, heat resistant bowl, microwave on 100% (high) power, four minutes.  Remove from oven using oven gloves, stir until sugar has dissolved, microwave on 100% (high) power, three minutes.

 

Step 2:  Add vanilla essence and butter, blend well, microwave on 100% (high) power, two to three minutes.

 

 

Step 3:  Add bicarbonate of soda, stir until light and foamy.  Pour immediately on to a lightly butter baking tray, spread mixture quickly with a wooden spoon.

 

Step 4:  Allow to cool, break into pieces and store in an airtight container.