Cashew Brittle 3 Recipe

Butter a 15 x 10 inch pan with 1 T. butter; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cut remaining butter into cubes and carefully stir into syrup. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 280° (soft crack stage). Add nuts; cook and stir until candy thermometer reads 295°. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. Immediately pour into prepared pan. Cool; break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.