Nutritional Yeast Popcorn
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Nutritional Yeast Popcorn
Description
The Nutritional Yeast Popcorn recipe begins by heating sunflower oil and using a few kernels as a temperature indicator. Once they pop, the remaining kernels are added, removed from heat briefly to reach an even temperature, then cooked with a vented lid to release steam and maintain crispness. The popcorn is then coated with melted butter and sprinkled with salt and nutritional yeast flakes, which add a distinctive gentle cheesy flavor and flaky texture. Pulsing yeast flakes to powder can alter the coating texture. This method produces popcorn with a satisfying crunch and a subtle savory coating that suits snack time or casual gatherings.
The balance of oil for popping and butter for flavoring is important to avoid sogginess. The vented lid prevents moisture build-up during popping, preserving a crispy texture. Nutritional yeast enhances flavor without overwhelming the popcorn, and salt is adjusted according to taste. The recipe is straightforward and yields a savory, lightly flaky popcorn customized with nutritional yeast for those seeking a dairy-free cheesy flavor.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sunflower oil or any neutral oil
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- ½ to 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- ⅓ cup nutritional yeast optional, flakes
Instructions
- In a large pot with a lid, heat the oil over medium heat. Add a few of the corn kernels. As soon as they start to pop, add the rest of the kernels and remove the pot from the heat for 30 seconds, so that all the kernels gently come to the same temperature.
- Put the pot back on the heat with the lid on, but just partially off center, venting so that some of the steam can escape. (Too much steam can make the popcorn soggy.) Shake the pan as the popcorn pops so that it doesn't burn on the bottom. Once the popping slows down, transfer the popcorn to a large bowl.
- Drizzle the butter over the popcorn, sprinkle with salt, nutritional yeast flakes, and toss.
Notes
- Pulse nutritional yeast flakes in a blender to a powder if you prefer a less flaky coating on the popcorn.
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