Make your Own Microwave Popcorn!

Home made Microwave Popcorn

Popcorn is a healthy whole grain food, and a great snack.

Microwave Popcorn on the other hand, has so much added junk (generally speaking - I haven't researched every brand), that I tend to think of it as a heart-attack-in-a-bag. Add to that the price that is many times what it costs to make at home, and the added environmentally-unfriendly packaging . . . Well, let's just say I'm really glad I found out how to make my own!

Homemade Microwave Popcorn Bag, ready to go in Microwave

 

In fact, saying I make my own is a bit of a stretch. Actually, my little daughter insists on doing most of it : )


Microwave Popcorn
Open a new paper lunchbag
Put in 1/4 cup dry, unpopped Popcorn
Tape shut with non-metallic tape (like masking tape or freezer tape)
Lay in microwave, and turn on High for 2 minutes or "Popcorn" setting if you have one.
Stay nearby and listen. When popping slows so that there is 2 seconds between pops, turn it off.
(This seems to burn a little more easily than
the commercial stuff, so watch & listen carefully)

Open carefully so as not to burn yourself with steam.
Pour into bowl & eat.

You can season after popping if you desire. I usually spray on a bit of Olive oil from my fill-your-own sprayer, and add salt.

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