We all know pre-packaged microwave popcorn is not healthy. It is laden with salt and other modified ingredients. This recipe has been floating around the internet for some time and I decided to put it to the test. There are slight variations to this recipe whether or not to use 1 teaspoon of oil or how much popcorn kernels to use however the common ingredient is 1 brown paper bag.
Everyone loves fluffy popcorn. This recipe will give you that. Providing your kernels are fresh. This is a great way to make microwave popcorn.
You will need the following... 1 brown paper bag, 1/3 cup measuring cup and popcorn kernels.
Put 1/3 cup popcorn kernels in the brown paper bag. You can add about 1 teaspoon of olive oil if you like and a pinch of salt. Things might get a bit messy if you choose to add oil so place a plate underneath to contain the grease.
Fold the bag over 2-3 times. Place the bag folded side down or stand it up in the microwave. Either is way is fine and one does not have anymore advantage over the other. Set the microwave to 2 minutes* and press start. When the popping slows, remove the bag from the microwave, be careful because it is hot!. Carefully open, as a bit of steam will billow out, and pour the popcorn into a bowl. It is that simple! In 2 minutes you will have healthier microwave popcorn.
*microwave ovens vary in size therefore the cooking time will vary.*
I removed the popped bag with only 24 seconds remaining. As you can see the popcorn started bursting out of the bag. I did not add oil because I prefer to melt just a bit of butter and drizzle it over the fluffy popcorn afterwards.
Nice large fluffy popcorn. No unpopped kernels! This is my kids favourite way to make and enjoy popcorn. I occasionally make it this way only because I have a stove top popcorn pot so I prefer to use that. Sometimes it is all about the method with me.
Notes: Certain agencies may not recognize microwaving a brown paper bag... I suppose it could have something to do with the recycled fibre of the bag. If you are concerned there is another method to making popcorn which includes using a microwaveable bowl and covering it with a microwaveable plate. When removing the covered bowl from the microwave one has to be cautious, both plate and bowl will be extremely hot! I have heard and seen various results using this method as it has been known to burn easily and more unpopped kernels remain.
Hope everyone is having a good week, we are. - JD