Growing up we made popcorn over the stove…in a pan…with real butter!!! Mmmmmm. I decided to try it the old fashioned way and teach the girls at the same time. I came across The Popcorn Book at the library one day and I instantly remembered it from my childhood. I checked it out, but then ordered a copy to have at our home. It tells where popcorn originated and all kinds of fun facts. It is very 70’s in style, which makes it even cuter.
The cast of characters….
The book!
I may have mentioned before that we always make popcorn on rainy days. It is so much more special making it this way.
These are the directions I followed off the jar, also found at www.orville.com
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These are a bit more traditional techniques. For both methods, follow the tips below for a virtual guarantee of popping success.
1. Measure carefully. To make 8 cups of popcorn, measure 1/2 cup Orville Redenbacher's® Gourmet® Popping Corn and 3 tablespoons Orville Redenbacher's® Gourmet® Popping and Topping Buttery Flavor® Popcorn Oil. Place in large, heavy-bottom pan. Cover and turn heat to medium.
2. Let off steam. Be sure the lid allows steam to escape during popping, so popcorn stays light and fluffy. And remember to always open the top away from you to avoid contact with escaping steam.
3. Shake it up. Shake the pan or popper to make sure every kernel is heated equally. When popping slows down, remove from heat or unplug popper.
4. If desired, salt after popping. We recommend using fine-grained popcorn salt, because it clings better and won't all land in the bottom of the bowl!
****I added 2 T. of melted butter for this big batch. Now, we usually just make half a recipe and use 1 T. of butter. Popcorn is soooo much better this way, y’all. I can never go back to the microwave!!! It is healthier, too!!!
I bought these popcorn containers at Target in the dollar section. We love them and each of us gets our very own! We have extras for guests, if you happen to come over……:-)
Yum!!!! Watch the video below to see the real excitement!!!!
Making memories with my girls…..priceless!!!! By the way, this is the snack of choice around here now! Come over and we’ll make you some!!!
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2 comments:
yummy i will have 2 try it with my girls
This is the ONLY way we ever make popcorn. We love it and it's really just about as fast as microwave (although I have to admit using a bit more butter than you do!!)
Tracy
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