Archive for the ‘Perfect Popcorn’ Category
Quality Corn
Any connoisseur will tell you that the quality of their product is of the upmost importance. Many people love the buttery taste of popcorn, but few venture further than the cheap microwaveable bag to get their fix. Although this option is quick, the taste doesn’t compare to true, gourmet popcorn.
Buying high quality popcorn can enhance your experience and ensure that you get the perfect popcorn kernel every time. Popping your own popcorn is not much harder than throwing a bag in the microwave, and the results are palpable. It is also a fun way to engage your children in the kitchen and teach them about cooking.
Branching out with Popcorn
Most Americans readily recognize that popcorn is a glorious snack that can be enjoyed in its traditional state – sprinkled with salt and drenched in butter. Variety is the spice of life, however, and it can be fun to shake things up once in a while. The following guide to making brown sugar lollipops is only one of many diverse popcorn recipes you can create at home.
Ingredients:
6 cups popcorn, popped
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup honey
1/3 cup water
1 Tbsp. butter
cooking spray
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
mini pretzel sticks
Directions:
1. Bring brown sugar, honey and water to a boil in a saucepan, stirring until sugar caramelizes.
2. Add butter and stir. Pour mixture over top of popcorn, tossing for consistency.
3. Spray hands with cooking spray and shape the popcorn into balls. Use pretzel sticks to create lollipop handles.
4. Roll the balls in cinnamon and sugar, then cover with clear wrap.
The Perfect Pop, Every Time
Popcorn remains one of the most popular and prevalent snack foods in American homes. Whether you’re eating it smothered in butter and salt while watching a movie or you’re eating it plain as a healthy snack, every popcorn connoisseur is on the hunt for how to make the perfect bowl of popcorn. Microwave popcorn is immediately problematic. Having to rely on microwave settings, the bag is invariably less than perfect. There are un-popped kernels in the bottom of the bag, while other pieces are left charred and blackened.
If you are seeking the perfect popcorn experience every time, you should definitely go with kernels and an air popper. The air popper spits the popped, fluffy pieces of popcorn out of the heat and into a bowl below, so each piece is popped when it’s ready and never overcooked. It also means you can add your own desired amount of salt and butter, so even if people in your family have differing tastes, everyone can have a perfectly seasoned and delicious bowl of popcorn.