Forget cracking your tooth on an unpopped kernel evidentially habitually breathing in the steam fresh out of a popped bag can lead to a serious lung condition called popcorn lung and according to the fda microwave popcorn contains likely carcinogens. Making microwave popcorn using a bowl.
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Transfer the bowl and plate to your microwave and cook for 2 minutes and 45 seconds.
How to make popcorn in microwave. I had to make this recipe twice because the first time it burned after i set the bag on it s side like usual microwave popcorn recipe did not state how to put bag in. I m talking about a more diy version using a scoop of kernels and a plain brown paper lunch bag. It all started when we were visiting with some friends and i had mentioned to them how i hated how the store bought microwavable popcorn has nasty chemicals in it.
Put the popcorn kernels in a lidded microwaveable pot and cover with the lid. No i m not talking about the plastic wrapped packages of microwave popcorn from the store although i will thank them for the inspiration. A couple of things i want to mention about this method the first time i tried this i only managed to pop one kernel of popcorn.
Pour in 1 2 cup kernels into the bowl and cover the bowl with a plate. The popcorn will be done when popping slows to more than a second between pops. As it turns out the bag is supposed to be set upright not on it s side and it turned out just fine.
Alternatively put them in a microwavable bowl and place a microwave safe plate on top ensuring a little air. In the past few years news articles have popped up about how dangerous microwave popcorn can be. Homemade microwave popcorn has become a nightly staple in our household.
The method for making homemade microwave popcorn is incredibly easy. Microwave popcorn has changed my snacking habits forever. It s so easy and fast that it has now become the only way i make popcorn.
Place in microwave and heat 2 5 minutes timing depends on your wattage of microwave.