Ingredients
Popcorn kernels , 1/2 cup kernels = 16 cups popcorn
High-heat oil like canola, sunflower or some olive oils
A few pinches of salt
Cinnamon, brown sugar and butter (optional)
Garlic, herbs and butter (optional)
Parmesan and rosemary (optional)
Materials
Pot
Give your students a delicious snack without the extra preservatives found in microwavable popcorn.
Preparation
- Coat entire bottom of pot with oil.
- Heat oil.
- Add kernels to pot and shake pot so kernels are all coated in oil.
- Secure lid and wait for the magic to happen.
- Once kernels begin to pop, shake pot every few moments to rotate kernels to bottom. You can also turn heat down a bit now.
- Take off heat when there is 10-15 seconds in between pops.
- Dress popcorn with oil and salt.
Notes
Variations:
Cinnamon-Sugar
Melt 4 tablespoons of butter or oil. Add 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and 2-4 tablespoons of sugar. Toss with popcorn.
Garlic-Herb
Melt 4 tablespoons butter or oil in a saucepan Add 4 grated garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon each of finely chopped garden herbs like rosemary, thyme, or oregano. cook for 1 minute. Toss with popcorn.
Parmesan-Rosemary
Toss popcorn with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, and finely chopped fresh rosemary