1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/4 c. corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 qt. popped corn

In a 1 1/2 quart saucepan, melt butter; stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring mixture to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil over medium heat without stirring for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in baking soda and vanilla.

In a large bowl gradually pour the hot syrup over the popped corn, mixing well. Turn coated popcorn into a buttered 17 x 12 x 2 inch roasting pan. Bake uncovered in 300 degree oven for 30 minutes, stirring the corn after 15 minutes. Remove from oven, cool in pan completely.

Loosen popcorn with a spatula; then break into pieces. Store in tightly covered container. Makes 2 1/2 quarts.