Popcorn the Old-Fashioned Way
In case you've never made popcorn on the stove, start here! It's easier than you think and can be so versatile.
Ingredients
1 bag popcorn-specific corn kernels
vegetable oil
1 stick melted butter
1 tsp salt
*See Notes for other flavor options
Instructions
- Begin by heating a large soup pot over a medium flame on the stove.
- Add vegetable oil just to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Cover and let heat for 5 minutes.
- Uncover, add kernels to coat bottom of the pan plus a bit extra. Shake pan to distribute kernels evenly.
- Cover and allow popcorn kernels to pop slowly.
- Remove from heat once kernels begin to pop less steadily. (This will prevent burning.)
- In a large bowl, pour out popped kernels in three batches, drizzling in melted butter (or oil) and sprinkle with salt.
- Once all popcorn has been poured into your serving bowl, shake slightly to spread out the yummy salt + butter flavoring and serve hot.
- If storing extras in a plastic bag, wait until the popcorn is cooled completely so as to prevent sogginess!
Notes
Other flavoring options:
Olive oil + dried herbs, garlic powder and salt
Ranch seasoning
Taco seasoning
Lemon juice + parmesan cheese
**For Kettle Corn, add 1/2 cup of sugar to kernels in hot oil once they start to pop. Swirl pan often to coat kernels with sugar as it caramelizes.
Recipe by Vie at https://getvie.com/williams-sonoma-kids-cooking-class-recipes/