Caramel Corn


                   6      quarts        popcorn -- popped
                   2      cups          brown sugar -- lightly packed
                   1/2    cup           corn syrup -- white
                   1      cup           butter or margarine
                   1      teaspoon      vanilla
                   1      teaspoon      salt
                   1      teaspoon      baking soda

    Place popcorn in large roasting pan; set aside.  In medium saucepan  
   combine brown sugar, white corn syrup and butter.  Stir constantly over  
   medium heat until mixture boils; boil 5 minutes and remove from heat.  Add 
   vanilla, baking soda and salt; stir until blended.  Pour over popcorn,  
   mixing well.  Place roasting pan in oven at 250 F for 40 minutes, stirring 
   occasionally.  Spread caramel corn on a sheet of wax paper and allow to  
   cool.  Makes about 10 servings.