Stovetop Popcorn
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Stovetop Popcorn
Description
The Stovetop Popcorn recipe starts with heating oil and a few kernels to gauge readiness before adding the rest of the kernels to pop. Slightly offsetting the lid lets steam escape, preserving crispness as the kernels pop fully. After popping, the popcorn is tossed with melted butter and sea salt for seasoning. Nutritional yeast flakes can be added for a savory, cheesy flavor and nutritional boost. This stovetop method provides a traditional, controlled popping process for a classic snack texture.
The popcorn can be served immediately as a snack or light treat. The use of nutritional yeast flakes offers a dairy-free alternative to cheese powder. Adjusting the salt amount customizes seasoning to taste. Popping in oil ensures even heat distribution and a crispy finish compared to microwave methods.
For a less flaky nutritional yeast coating, pulsing the flakes in a blender before tossing can help evenly cover the popcorn. Maintaining the vented lid during popping reduces moisture buildup, preventing sogginess and burnt kernels.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sunflower oil or any neutral oil
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
Seasoning
- 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, and toss. Add the nutritional yeast flakes, if desired.
Notes
- Pulse nutritional yeast flakes to a powder before adding for a less flaky coating.
- Keep the pot lid slightly ajar to allow steam to escape and maintain crisp popcorn.
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