#28 Popcorn

Yes....popcorn was in the book, but the author of "The Homemade Pantry" used an air-popper. In my house we use a whirly pop. So in case you eat your popcorn from the microwave (like we do, sometimes) here is how we make popcorn...homemade.

All you need is 1/2 cup popcorn, 2-3 Tbsp. canola oil, and whatever flavorings you like. Butter and salt, etc.

 

Add 2 tablespoons canola oil (or any high smoking point oil) to the whirly pop along with a few popcorn seeds. Set over medium heat.

 



 



When you hear those few seeds pop, then add your 1/2 cup of seeds and start cranking!

It takes just a few minutes and you will notice the fewer pops and there is a bit more resistance when you whirl! That is when it is done.

 

 

I then add the popcorn to a big bowl and added all the yummy stuff..like melted butter and salt. I also tried adding a little nutritional yeast flakes to my small bowl and it was pretty good. So if you want a little more nutritional benefit added to your popcorn try yeast flakes, found in health food stores.

Also,  I purchased my whirly pop online. It is stainless steel. Most whirly pops in stores are aluminum, so I paid more to get a stainless steel one.