1 tsp. water
1 1/2 c. dark Karo syrup
3 c. sugar
Popcorn
1 tsp. (heaping) baking soda

Make 3 or more batches of popcorn. Boil ingredients to hard crack stage (when mixture strings and cracks in cold water). Add baking soda. Pour mix over popcorn, stir to mix. Many brave hands are needed to form balls while mixture is still hot. Melted butter on hands helps to form balls.