Baked Caramel Corn

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter; stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. 3
   Boil without stirring 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. 4
   Stir in soda and vanilla.
5. 5
   Put popped corn in 2 large shallow pans.
6. 6
   Pour mixture over popped corn, mixing well. Bake at 250° for 1 hour.
7. 7
   Take out of oven every 15 minutes and stir.
8. 8
   Cool completely.
9. 9
   Break apart and store in tightly covered container (Tupperware).
10. 10
    Makes about 5 quarts.