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Microwave Popcorn

Here's how you make Microwave Popcorn
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  • Servings: 2
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 2m
    • The following recipe serves 2 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/3 cup popcorn (god quality)
  • 2 tablespoons oil (peanut oil)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or popcorn salt)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Toss the popcorn with the oil in the paper bag.

  • Step 2: Fold the top of the bag over and staple the bag once in the middle. One staple will not arc in the microwave.

  • Step 3: Place the bag horizontally on a paper towel in the microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or use the popcorn feature on your microwave.

  • Step 4: Remove bag from microwave and open carefully….the bag is hot! Pour popcorn into a bowl and add salt or seasoning to taste, if desired.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Paper lunch bag
  • Stapler

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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