English Toffee

Combine in heavy saucepan & bring to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
1 C. butter
1 C. sugar
3 T. water
1 T. light corn syrup
Increase heat to medium high and cook without stirring until hard ball stage (250 degrees). Takes about 45 minutes.
Cook, stirring constantly, until hard crack stage (300 degrees).
Pour into a greased 9 x 9 pan.
Cool.
Melt:
4 squares semi-sweet chocolate pieces
Spread on top of hard candy.
Sprinkle with:
½ C. chopped toasted almonds.
Cook and break into pieces.