Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 qt. popped popcorn
2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. butter or margarine
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Spread freshly popped corn in a large shallow sheet pan.
Put in a very slow oven (250\u00b0) to keep warm and crisp.
Combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt in 2-quart heavy saucepan.
Place on medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Continue to boil to the firm ball stage (248\u00b0) about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in baking soda; syrup will foam.
Take popped corn from oven and pour hot caramel mixture over it in a fine stream.
Stir to mix well.
Return to oven for 45 to 50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Makes almost 2 pounds.