How to Make Popcorn
Did you know that if you have a paper lunch bag, some popcorn
kernels, and a microwave, you can make a simple batch of fluffy, white popcorn? If you have all of these things, go ahead and give it a try! There are two ways to make popcorn. The first one is with a microwave, but if you don't have one, you can use a frying pan.
[edit] Steps
Method One
- Pour a quarter cup of popcorn kernels into a paper bag.
- Fold the top of the bag three times.
- Place the paper bag in the microwave.
- Set the timer for 40 to 60 seconds. (mine took 3-4 minutes)
- Wait and have fun.
- Remove the bag and pour the popcorn into a dish.
- Cook unbaked kernels for about 15 to 20 seconds.
- Add the extra popcorn to the other batch.
- Pour melted butter and salt onto the popcorn.
- Serve.
Method Two
- Take a frying pan and a fitting lid.
- Put some grease (canola oil for example) in it to make sure your corns won't stick to your pan.
- Wait until the pan is hot--you can add 1 or 2 kernels to the pan as it heats up... when they pop, the pan is hot enough to add the rest of the corn. Be sure to set the stove temperature to medium at this point or expect a lot of burned kernels.
- Put in the corns, make sure you use corns which are meant to use in a pan.
- Put on the lid fast! Make sure no corns flip out. Shake your pan a few times to make sure all corns are loose.
- Now you hear a lot of pops, just wait until all sound is gone.
- When nothing happens quickly take of the pan and put your corns in a bowl.
- Put on salt/sugar.
- Serve.
Method Three - The Easy Way
- Buy some microwave popcorn.
- Follow the instructions. DO NOT use "Popcorn" button on microwave. Massage bag with fingertips to break up butter mixture before placing in microwave. Set microwave for 30seconds longer than reccomended, listen and stop microwave when no pops are heard for 3 seconds. Remove from bag immeadiately for best flavor.
- Serve.
[edit] Tips
- Popcorn is best if you use popcorn salt and regular butter.
- For Mexican popcorn, use 1 tsp. of chili pepper and 1 tsp. of oregano melted in your butter.
- If all else fails, stick with microwaveable popcorn.
