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Spicy Brittle |
Yield:1 1/2 lbs
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INGREDIENTS: |
| 2 cups |
sugar |
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| 1/2 cup |
corn syrup |
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| 1/4 cup |
unsalted butter |
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| 1 tsp |
salt |
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| 1 tsp |
cayenne pepper |
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| 1 tsp |
baking soda |
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| 3 cups |
salted, dry-roasted peanuts |
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DIRECTIONS:
- Spray a large sheet pan with nonstick baking spray. In a large, heavy stockpot over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, salt and cayenne pepper. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Clip a candy thermometer on the side of the pot and boil mixture without stirring until temperature reaches 300`F.
- Immediately remove the pot from the heat. Sprinkle baking soda over the syrup and stir. The contents will bubble vigorously. Stir in the peanuts.
- Quickly pour mixture evenly onto prepared sheet pan. Use a small spatula (sprayed with nonstick baking spray) to spread the brittle in the pan while it is still warm.
- Cool completely and break into pieces.
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