Thomas Keller's Caramel Popcorn

• popcorn1 cup
• sugar↗1 cup
• corn syrup↗1⁄2 cup
• baking soda↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salted butter↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Pop the popcorn.

2. 2

   To make the caramel, place the sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water in a large saucepan (large enough to hold the popcorn) and cook until the caramel turns a light golden brown. Add baking soda and butter to the caramel. Then add the popcorn to the hot caramel and stir with a wooden spoon until the popcorn is evenly coated.

3. 3

   Pour the caramelized popcorn onto a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet and set aside to cool. Break up the popcorn with your hands. Serve in colored-cellophane bags.