Caramel Corn

Directions

1. 1
   Mix the butter or margarine, brown sugar and salt in a heavy saucepan and cook until 290° on candy thermometer.
2. 2
   Stir often to avoid burning.
3. 3
   Remove from heat.
4. 4
   Add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Stir until foams up.
5. 5
   Pour over popcorn.
6. 6
   Spread onto 2 cookie sheets and bake at 250° for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool on cookie sheets 20 minutes.
7. 7
   Stir in a large roaster to break apart so it won't clump up.