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Dixie Peanut Brittle
Photo: Dragne Marius

Dixie Peanut Brittle

7 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

844
Calories
23g
Protein
28g
Fat
129g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Peanut 1 oz (28g) 161
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Corn 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Syrup not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups raw shelled peanuts, skins on
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

Directions

1

1.Heat sugar, syrup, water and salt to a rolling boil in a heavy saucepan. Add peanuts.

2

2.Reduce heat to medium and stir constantly. Cook to hard crack stage (293 degrees F.). Add butter, then baking soda.

3

3.Beat rapidly and pour on a buttered surface spreading to 1/4 inch thickness. When cool break into pieces.

4

4.Store in an airtight container. Yields about 2 pounds.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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