The hand crank popcorn popper or stove top popper, as it is also known, is one of the best tools for making your favorite snack. You can make better and tastier popcorn then they make at the movie theaters. The difference is, making popcorn homemade is cheaper and allows you to choose from many different types and flavors of the gourmet treat.
By utilizing the Internet and various cook books you can find a gourmet flavor to suite any palette. Many websites allow you to download gourmet recipe's. Some sites offer over 100 different types. You can make the same flavors offered in the large on line stores. This allows you to produce the freshest snack possible in many different variations of the gourmet flavors. With a little experimenting, you can make your own favorite flavor.
The Stove top popper works in a very simple manner. It is a large pan with a handle protruding out from it . On the end of this handle is a crank that allows you to keep mixing and turning the corn kernels as they are heated. With a slow and constant speed you will maximize the amount of kernels that pop and eliminate any burning of the product.
Preheat the popper to medium high heat while getting all of the ingredients ready. The amount of oil you use is determined by the amount of kernels you place in the popper. It is normally about two tablespoon. Use the smallest amount possible to ensure your popcorn remains not only great tasting, but as healthy as possible. Add about 1/2 cup of your favorite popping corn and any glaze you desire. Turn the crank every 20-30 seconds to keep everything moving. Once the popping starts, keep turning the crank slowly. When the popping almost stops, turn off the heat and get ready to dump the popcorn in to a large bowl. With a little practice you will find fewer old maids or spinsters. These are the kernels that didn't pop.
If you will be making a gourmet flavor, some of the premixed glazes allow you to add the glaze to the popper before popping starts. This insures that all of the corn kernels are evenly coated. Most seasonings, including salt, are usually added after popping is done and the snack is transferred to a large bowl. There you can add the desired amount of your favorite seasoning. Adding the seasonings after popping will keep the snack from getting chewy and tough.
When making large amounts of popcorn, like for a party, keep the popper hot and make several batches. Make them plain and add any flavorings, coatings or nuts afterward. By using different bowls, you can make several different flavors and give your guests a variety of fun gourmet tastes to choose from. If the party is going to be given on another day, you can put these tasty snacks into plastic bags and it will stay fresh and great tasting for up to two weeks.
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