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Stovetop Popcorn

Learn how to make perfect homemade popcorn on the stove! Crispy and flavorful, it's a delicious snack. Gluten-free.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup sunflower oil or any neutral oil
  • ½ cup popcorn kernels
Seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅓ cup nutritional yeast flakes optional*

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Drizzle the butter over the popcorn, sprinkle with salt, and toss. Add the nutritional yeast flakes, if desired.

Notes

  • *For a less flaky coating, pulse the nutritional yeast flakes in a blender until powdery before tossing with the popcorn.