Saturday Snacking: Popcorn

It's been a while since I have put a recipe here for you guys. I have been super busy with all sorts of stuff, and am going to be busy still next week with the first exams of the year (for me). :'( I do not really look forward the studying and exams taking, but if I get an A then I get a prize, so there is that. However, today I have a new yet simple recipe to share with you. This is yet another Alton Brown recipe, and this time, I think I'll let him explain it.

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The reason I am going to let the words of Alton's book guide you in this recipe is because: 1. it is a short recipe, and I would be copying most of what he said anyways and 2. it contains vital
instructions on putting metal in your microwave. As far as that last point goes, Alton explains in the earlier portion of the chapter that metal in the microwave is safe, as long as it is a very small amount (such as staples) and spaced well (2-3 inches apart). So, without further ado, here are the ingredients:

1/3 cup popcorn
2 or 3 tablespoons melted butter
salt
1 tablespoon grated cheese (optional)

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Also, you will need small paper lunch bags, a stapler, a microwave, and a large bowl for mixing. So, here are Alton's words of wisdom on some simple yet delicious popcorn.

Pour the popcorn into a paper bag and fold the top of the bag over twice to close (each fold should be 1/2 inch deep; remember, the kernels need room to pop.)

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Seal the bag with 2 staples only, making sure to place the staples at least 2-3 inches apart. Put the bag in the microwave oven and cook on high power for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the pops are 5 seconds apart.

Remove the bag from the oven and open it carefully, avoiding the steam.

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Pour the popcorn into a bowl and drizzle it with butter, then toss with salt and cheese, if desired.

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Yields: 6-8 cups popcorn

We tried this recipe just the other day, and it seemed to work very well. Just one bit of advice, make sure your measurement of popcorn kernels is accurate. We overfilled ours just a little (see the kernels above) and the bag burst while popping the corn. Other than that, this was a great recipe that can be healthier than the pre-bagged popcorn, depending on what you put in it. Hope you enjoy this recipe, and feel free to leave any comments below or on Facebook.

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