Caramel Corn

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven at 225°.
2. 2
   Put large pan in heated oven.
3. 3
   Pop corn (air-popped is best) and put in pan in oven to keep warm.
4. 4
   In separate large pan, mix sugar, corn syrup, margarine and salt. Heat, stirring constantly until melted and bring to a boil, making sure all sugar is blended.
5. 5
   When it reaches soft ball stage, remove from heat and add baking soda and vanilla.
6. 6
   (The mixture will froth.)
7. 7
   Pour over popcorn and mix thoroughly until coated (use fork).
8. 8
   Put back in oven, set timer and, every 15 minutes, turn coated corn, mixing well.
9. 9
   In 60 minutes, remove from oven and cool.
10. 10
    Store in covered bowl.