Saturday, June 29, 2013

Methods of Popping Popcorn

Microwave  Method:

Healthy Movie Popcorn
From:  The Doctors

1/4c. unpopped popcorn kernels
1/2T. olive oil (may use other cooking oils low in saturated fat)
1/4t. salt

Fill brown paper bag with popcorn kernels.  Then add oil and salt.  Seal bag with tape and microwave about 2 min.  Enjoy!!!

Stovetop Method:

Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn
From:  Rachael Ray

1/4c. vegetable oil (may use other cooking oils)
1/2c. unpopped popcorn kernels
1/4c. sugar
1t. salt

In a large frying pan with lid, heat oil over medium-high heat.  Add popcorn.  When oil sizzles, sprinkle sugar over kernels.  Cover and shake the pan until popping slows down--about 3 min.  Remove from heat and toss with salt.

For more help on flavoring your popcorn using the methods above, visit this  Rachael Ray webpage.

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