Caramel Popcorn

Directions

1. 1
   In Dutch oven or 2 1/2-quart saucepan, combine all but baking soda and popcorn.
2. 2
   Bring to boil, stirring over medium-high heat. Stir constantly and bring to 260° (hard ball; after boiling, stir and cook 5 minutes if no candy thermometer is used).
3. 3
   Stir in baking soda quickly but thoroughly.
4. 4
   Pour at once over popcorn; stir.
5. 5
   Bake at 200° for 1 hour; stir 2 or 3 times. Spread on wax paper to cool.