English Almond Toffee
["1 1/3 c. oleo", "1 c. sugar", "2/3 c. water", "1 tsp. salt", "1 1/3 c. blanched almonds, slivered", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces", "1/2 c. chopped pecans"]
["Cook butter, sugar, water and salt over low heat, stirring constantly until it boils.", "Cook without stirring to 236\u00b0 or until a little dropped in cold water forms a soft ball.", "Add almonds. Continue cooking to 290\u00b0 (soft crack stage), stirring constantly. Remove from heat.", "Mixture turns to a deep caramel color.", "Stir in soda.", "Turn out onto greased baking sheet to 1/4-inch thickness. Immediately spread with chocolate pieces.", "Spread chocolate as it melts; sprinkle with pecans."]
["oleo", "sugar", "water", "salt", "blanched almonds", "soda", "semi-sweet chocolate pieces", "pecans"]