Gather 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 2 tablespoons water, and a pinch of salt
Line a baking tray with parchment paper
Combine the sugar, butter, water, and salt in a heavy saucepan
Heat over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves
Stop stirring and let the mixture boil
Cook until it turns a deep amber color
Remove from heat immediately
Pour onto the lined tray
Let it cool and harden completely
Break into pieces and serve