Instructions: Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Coat bottom and sides of roasting pan (I use a cake pan) with nonstick, vegetable spray. Place popcorn in pan. In heavy saucepan, melt butter slowly; stir in sugar, syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring for 5 minutes (I set a timer). Remove from heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla. Gradually pour over popcorn, mixing well. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven, cool completely.

Break apart.

Makes 3 quarts. Can be doubled.

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