How do I coat popcorn with flavor? - Seasoned Advice
May 31, 2011 · If you can have your flavoring at the ready, wait until the very first kernel pops, and then throw the seasonings on and stir it vigorously into the oil - put the lid back on promptly so you don't loose the popcorn as the kernels pop. Because of the flavors you mention, I highly recommend you try the Kernel Seasons Cajun. What's nice about all ...
How do I flavor popcorn with a minimal amount of fat?
It basically blows hot air over the kernels, and after 2 minutes they start popping. You're not supposed to add any flavoring agent (salt, sugar, ...) in the machines as it's not made for that. So when I want to add flavor, I spray water onto the popcorn right after it has popped, and then scatter the flavoring agent. This works relatively well.
How do I get seasoning to stick to home-popped popcorn?
Aug 2, 2013 · A little spritz, sprinkle with popcorn salt, maybe a second spritz if I made a large batch, then toss some more. The salt that doesn't stick falls through to the bowl, so it's the oil that actually affects how much ends up on the popcorn. And if you can't find popcorn salt, look for pickling salt, which is another fine grind (but also iodine free)
How do I butter popcorn without making it soggy?
Jan 25, 2012 · 2) Fill a clean paper lunch bag half-way with your popped popcorn. 3) Drizzle your melted butter along the sides of the half-filled bag, fold over the top, and shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds. 4) Repeat as necessary until all your …
flavor - How Is Microwave Popcorn Flavoured? - Seasoned Advice
Dec 17, 2013 · Basically, you use oil as the coating. The oil will adhere the seasonings you'd like to add to the kernels. They recommend 1/4 cup of popcorn to a 1/2 teaspoon of oil. Some commercial kinds use a butter flavoring called diacetyl, which is very potent and likely effective if …
temperature - How hot does popcorn need to be before it pops ...
Aug 6, 2015 · Once the popcorn slows, or the container lid is being pushed off, pull it from the heat, and dump out the popcorn goodness. To do the non-preheat method you need a powerful burner, a smaller container, and/or a thermostat controlled burner. Preferably all three. You throw the popcorn in at the start and heat like before.
spices - Getting flavor powders to stick to nuts - Seasoned Advice
6. Nuts are much tastier when they are roasted. Dehydrating may be ok but it will not do the same thing for their flavor or texture. Nuts have a lot of oil but there is not enough on their exterior for powders to stick to. Of course some of the powder would stick anyway- and with parmesan even more would when the cheese melted.
What's the minimum amount of oil for making popcorn?
Oct 21, 2012 · 4. The minimum amount of oil to do popcorn is ZERO! here is to make popcorn with less oil! The method described by 'the trick' is to add a half cup of corn to a plain brown paper bag. Fold the bag closed, and put it in the microwave for 3 minutes on high. When the corn stops popping (less then two pops per second), take it out of the microwave.
How to make perfect crunchy popcorn? - Seasoned Advice
Stovetop without oil. Stovetop with oil. Stovetop with butter. Stovetop with microwave popcorn (at this step I discovered that this kind of popcorn is completely coated with palm oil) Air Popper machine with microwave popcorn. Here the results : Crisp perfect. Very soggy and quite small.
How to make round popcorn? - Seasoned Advice
3. The round popcorn is often preferred for things like kettle corn and carmel corn. The more consistent shape allows for better coating of the piece of popcorn (or so they say). – Josh Anderson. Nov 1, 2012 at 21:29. Add a comment.