Almond Brittle

==Ingredients==
*3 T. butter
*1 1/4 cups whole almonds
*1 cup sugar
*1/4 cup water
*1/2 t. baking soda
==Directions==
#Line a baking sheet with foil. Grease foil with butter; set aside. 
#Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. 
#Add almonds and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove from heat. 
#In a small pan, over medium high heat,a combine sugar and water. 
#Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. use a small pastry brush dipped in cold water to wash down sugar crystals that sling to sides of pan.
#Boil without stirring for about 10 minutes or until a candy thermometer reaches 310 (hard crack stage). The mixture will be a golden color.
#Remove from heat and stir in almond mixture and baking soda. 
#Immediately pour mixture onto greased baking sheet, spreading quickly into an even layer with a metal spatula. 
#Allow to stand 30 minutes or until hardened. Bread into pieces. 
==Notes==
*Makes 1 pound.
*Source: Brand Name Cookbook
*contributed to Catsrecipes Y-Group
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Candy Recipes
Category:Almond Recipes