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Peanut Brittle

Ingredients

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4 oz unsalted peanuts
4 oz golden caster sugar
2 oz butter
pinch salt
4 tsp water

Method

Spread the peanuts in a single layer on a buttered oven tray.
Put the other ingredients in a saucepan and start to heat very slowly, stirring all the while.

When the sugar has dissolved, increase the heat a little and stir more vigorously until a caramel is formed.

When it reaches the correct colour, according to taste, take it off the heat, pour it over the peanuts and leave to cool.