4 qt. freshly popped corn
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. light or dark corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Spread popcorn in large shallow roasting pan. In heavy 1 1/2 quart saucepan, stir together sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture boils. Continue cooking, without stirring, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda.

Pour syrup mixture over popcorn. Stir to coat well. Bake in 250 degree oven, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Break apart when cooled and store in tightly covered container. Makes 1 pound.