![]() So I got around to trying the microwave paper bag popcorn method I mentioned in my original post. Well you might as well call me the paper bag popcorn princess...it works, it really works! For nights when the thought of washing a pot after making stove top popcorn is too unbearable this is the way to go (I detest washing dishes by hand). It is so simple I was sure it wouldn't work. Microwave popcorn bags are filled with food-like substances that ensure the popcorn pops and there is some sort of lining in the bag that super heats or something. Maybe there is, but not needed my friends. I took a plain, brown, paper lunch bag, filled it with 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels, folded the top of the bag down twice and put in the microwave for 4 minutes. I stood and listened for when the popping slowed down and stopped it then (it was around 3:30). It took a little longer than conventional microwave popcorn to start popping, but don't panic. How did it taste? Heavenly. I was sure the folded top would not hold causing kernels to pinging all over the microwave or there would just be a black, smoking mass of kernels in the bag...no to both presumptions. So as stated above the recipe is pretty plain, I wanted to try bare bones to see if it worked. You can coat the seeds in olive oil prior to popping and add a pinch of salt after or dress as you like. Keep in mind the popcorn itself is low in calories, it is the additions after than can add up. Three cups of plain popcorn has 3.5 g of fiber (insoluble fiber which keeps you pooping) and only 93 calories. A great choice for an after dinner snack. So get out your dental floss and become your own paper bag popcorn prince or princess!
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Simone
5/24/2011 11:59:41 am
Thanks for the tip, I'm going to have to try this bag trick! While vacationing sans microwave this winter (and limited access to tasty snacks) we started making stove top popcorn using a little coconut oil and a little salt. Tropical popcorn...sounds strange but it's delicious!
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Jane
6/6/2011 12:51:43 pm
There are a lot of pretty fine recipes here that I look forward to having next time I am in the Riv!!
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Tiffany McFadden, RD
6/6/2011 02:37:38 pm
@ Simone, almost anything that has a tropical taste is good in my books!
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Tara
6/13/2011 11:33:46 am
This works GREAT! A lot quieter than the hot air popper too. Thanks.
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Tiffany McFadden, RD
6/16/2011 04:08:23 pm
@ Tara I know, I am still in awe of this!
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