Toasted almond brittle

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       Title: Toasted Almond Brittle
  Categories: Bakery, Candies
       Yield: 3 Cups
  
       4 c  Sugar
            Water to dissolve
       3 tb Butter
       3 c  Toasted almonds
  
   Bring sugar and water to a boil in a heavy sauce pan. Brush down sides of
   pan with a water to prevent sugar from crystallizing. Cook until amber in
   color and water has evaporated. Carefully stir in butter with a wooden
   spoon until completely blended. Stir in almonds. Pour onto a greased 1/2"
   sheet pan. Cool. Source: Bakers' Dozen, Gale Gand, TVFN. MM Waldine Van
   Geffen vghc42a@prodigy.com.
  
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