popcorn

[mazzywoo]

mornin' all. Can anyone tell me how you cook popcorn in a microwave? I know it can be done but am not sure of the method. Thanks x

[missjef]

get some of the microwaveable popcorn and it will have instructions on the side of the bag, usually you just pop the bag in i think for a few minutes till it stops popping.

[mazzywoo]

thanks, Missjeff. I will try that later!

[missjef]

:-) morrissons usually do it, i think its in a blue n yellow flat bag thing. really easy to do, hope you enjoy! the toffee ones are nice, but probably need a bit more flavour to them, so add some maple syrup or sugar maybe! enjoy!

[crisgal]

it doesn't need to be the special popcorn. You just put one layer of popping corn in a large bowl with a lid and cook on high. When the popping stops it's done. About 2 mins.
The first time you do it, it feels like a miracle!
Kids are always amazed!

[luckyeight]

Yes crisgal - you don't need to buy 'special' popping corn - it costs a relative fortune. Just buy a bag of dried corn kernals and cook some in the microwave - you need a large bowl, be careful not to put in too much corn, also put a little oil at the bottom of the bowl and remember that you need to let air out so leave a gap when you cover the bowl. If theres no gap the bowl will explode with steam, but if the gap is too big all the popcorn will escape into your microwave! Also, don't leave it in too long or the popcorn will burn. You should listen while it pops and when the majority of popping is starting to subside that's when you should stop cooking it and take it out of the microwave. Not all the kernals will pop. I'd recommend melting butter and pouring it over the popcorn to serve, and eat it fresh and hot infront of a good film! Enjoy!