Make your own microwave popcorn

From the Vegan Examiner, Madison WI:

So-called microwave popcorn has to be one of the most brilliant marketing schemes of all time. The only differences between regular popcorn and “microwave” popcorn are packaging and added chemicals—and the inflated price.

Good-quality popping corn is less than dollar a pound. Store it in an airtight container to keep it from drying out. (The moisture in the kernels is what causes them to pop when heated).
Making regular popcorn in the microwave is easy to do, at a fraction of the cost of the prepackaged variety. All you need is ¼- to ½-cup of popping corn, a small brown paper bag (lunch size) and your preferred seasonings. Oil or vegan butter is optional.

My husband and I make our own microwave popcorn once or twice a week. Like many families these days, we’re trying to cut costs.

Here’s our own recipe for homemade microwave popcorn, with savory seasonings and lots of vegan butter (Earth Balance).

DIY Microwave Popcorn with Spicy, Savory Vegan Butter

What you’ll need:

Small brown paper bag (lunch size)

Large bowl
Small, microwave-safe dish

Ingredients:
½ cup popping corn
2-3 tablespoons Earth Balance vegan buttery spread

½ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Cayenne pepper, to taste
Salt, to taste
Directions:
Pour the popping corn kernels into the bag. Fold over the top of the bag two to three times to close.

Put the bag on its side in the microwave and pop on high power for 2-3 minutes. Microwaves vary, so keep a close eye on the popcorn. When the popping slows to about 2 seconds between pops, remove the bag from the microwave. There may be a few dozen unpopped kernels. This is normal. Pour the popcorn into a bowl and set aside.

Melt the vegan butter in the microwave, about 10-20 seconds. Stir in seasonings and pour over popcorn. Stir to combine. Serve immediately.

(GC: I would add nutritional yeast)
· http://www.bulkfoods.com/yeast.htm
· http://www.bulkfoods.com/nutritional_yeast_recipes.asp

This recipe makes a generous amount of popcorn for two people, about 10 cups. Enjoy!

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