How to Make Popcorn in a Pan
Buy a bag of dry maize kernels., Select your biggest saucepan with a lid (a see - through one makes all the difference!, Work out how many kernels you'll need., Add your kernels to the pan (about 2 small handfuls is usually about right) and turn the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Buy a bag of dry maize kernels.
You can get this from most supermarkets nowadays, and it's easy to find at ethnic stores too.
The bigger bag you buy, the more money you'll save in the long term. -
Step 2: Select your biggest saucepan with a lid (a see - through one makes all the difference!
), put it on the stove and drizzle a small amount of oil on the bottom.
If you have an oil spray pump, spray the sides too. , Remember how big your average piece of popcorn is and use that to work out how many will comfortably fit in your pan. ,,, DO NOT TAKE OFF THE LID WHILST THE HEAT IS ON AND POPCORN IS POPPING.
When the noise dies down to only 1 or 2 pops every few seconds, turn the heat off and remove the pan from the stove. , Your popcorn should be good and done, so take off the lid.
You will smell the buttery aroma. , Put the lid back on and give it a gentle shake.
The oil should allow the sugar to stick well to the kernels. ,,, -
Step 3: Work out how many kernels you'll need.
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Step 4: Add your kernels to the pan (about 2 small handfuls is usually about right) and turn the stove to medium heat.
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Step 5: Put the lid on quickly.
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Step 6: You will soon begin to hear the kernels popping and hitting the sides and lid of the pan.
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Step 7: Carefully take a peek under the lid.
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Step 8: If you want sweet popcorn
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Step 9: take sugar or Splenda and sprinkle it over the popcorn (still in the pan).
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Step 10: If you prefer cheddar flavoring
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Step 11: do the same thing as you did with the sugar!
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Step 12: Serve.
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Step 13: Finished.
Detailed Guide
You can get this from most supermarkets nowadays, and it's easy to find at ethnic stores too.
The bigger bag you buy, the more money you'll save in the long term.
), put it on the stove and drizzle a small amount of oil on the bottom.
If you have an oil spray pump, spray the sides too. , Remember how big your average piece of popcorn is and use that to work out how many will comfortably fit in your pan. ,,, DO NOT TAKE OFF THE LID WHILST THE HEAT IS ON AND POPCORN IS POPPING.
When the noise dies down to only 1 or 2 pops every few seconds, turn the heat off and remove the pan from the stove. , Your popcorn should be good and done, so take off the lid.
You will smell the buttery aroma. , Put the lid back on and give it a gentle shake.
The oil should allow the sugar to stick well to the kernels. ,,,
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