Homemade butter popcorn is a classic snack that brings the movie theatre experience right at your home. It is made with four simple ingredients like popcorn kernels, salt, oil and butter and is so easy to prepare. The freshly popped corn is coated with melted butter and with a hint of salt that creates that perfect balance of taste and texture.
Butter Popcorn Recipe
This is the plain simple popcorn you could ever make. It has pure butter and salt flavour which is so good. I make popcorn at home very often. It is very rare that I buy the packaged microwave or pressure cooker kind.
I always make them from scratch. And it is so easy to make them from scratch, plus it is more cheaper and little corn kernels will go a long way, plus you can make it whatever flavour you like. See so many advantages. So go get yourselves a packet.
About Butter Popcorn
Popcorn is one of the snacks that many of us look forward to when we go to movie theatres.
Whether its the classic salted version or flavoured ones like caramel or seasoned popcorn from popular places like PVR cinemas and Sathyam Cinemas. There is always that excitement of grabbing a tub and enjoying it during the film.
This butter popcorn is quick, simple and that doesn't require any special popcorn machine to make at home. With just a few ingredients and the right method, you can make a fresh batch in minutes.
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Just imagine yourself having a cozy movie setup at home. Like sitting on the couch with a bowl of warm homemade butter popcorn, your favorite drink and a good movie playing.
The rich buttery flavour, light saltiness and the crunchy texture makes your movie time memorable and irresistible.
One little tip to get that perfect crispy texture is how you add the butter. Drizzling it the right way helps keep the popcorn light, flavourful and not soggy. So, every bite stays crunchy and satisfying.
Butter popcorn is a great choice for movie nights, parties or casual gatherings. You can also try other tasty versions like chocolate popcorn, spicy popcorn or caramel popcorn for a sweet twist to enjoy with your favorite film.
Ingredients
- Popcorn : Popcorn kernels are the main ingredient in this recipe. When heated, the kernels pop up and turn into a light, fluffy texture.
- Oil : Oil is used to heat the kernels evenly and pop properly without burning. You can use neutral oil like canola oil or sunflower oil. If you want to make it aromatic, use coconut oil for that tropical flavour.
- Butter : Butter is the key ingredient which gives the popcorn its classic rich and delicious buttery taste. It adds a smooth, creamy flavour when drizzled over the popcorn. Using unsalted butter is best since we will be adding salt separately.
- Salt : Salt enhances the overall flavour of the popcorn. It is best to use very fine salt so it coats evenly to the popcorn. Avoid using rock or coarse salt.
Step by Step Pictures
Popping Corn
1)Measure your popcorn kernels.
2)Heat oil in a heavy bottom pot which has a tight fitting lid. Add in 3 to 5 popcorn kernels and cover it.
3)Heat on medium high heat and let it heat until you hear popping sound.
4)Let all the kernels pop, this indicates that the oil is at the right temperature. Now remove the popper kernels using a slotted spoon and set aside.
5)Now add remaining corn kernels in the same oil, mix it once and cover the pot with a lid.
6)Place the heat on medium high heat.
7) You will hear the popcorn beginning to pop after few seconds. Shake the pan in between, you can crack open the lid slightly so the steam can escape. This way the popcorn stays crispy.
8)Allow all the popcorn kernels to pop. As you hear the popping sound subsiding, you can take it off the heat.
Flavouring Popcorn
9)Now to make the flavouring. take salted butter in a large pan.
10) Add a pinch of salt in a large pan and melt it on very low heat until it melts.
11)Allow the butter to melt on very low heat.
12)Turn off the heat. Now add the popped popcorn into the pan.
13)cover with lid and shake it vigourosly so the butter coats the popcorn.
14)Thats it butter popcorn is ready.
15)Allow it to cool and enjoy.
Expert Tips
Heavy bottomed pan : For popping the kernels, use a thick heavy bottomed pan with a lid. It helps to distribute the heat evenly and prevents the kernels from burning at the bottom.
Pop with oil : Use little oil to pop the kernels at the beginning. This ensures even heating and helps the popcorn cook properly without burning.
Melting butter : Melt the butter and drizzle it evenly over the popcorn. Then cover the bowl with a lid and shake well. This helps to coat each piece evenly.
Storage : Let the popcorn cool completely before storing. Once cooled, transfer it to an airtight container. It stays fresh at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.
Serving: Serve the butter popcorn fresh and warm for the best taste and flavour. Pair it with your favorite drinks for a complete snack experience. It is perfect for movie nights, parties or as a quick evening snack.
FAQ
Oil helps heat the kernels evenly and prevent them from burning. It also ensures that the kernels pop properly and give better results.
Well, you can, but the butter burns faster than oil. That's why using a mix of oil and butter prevents burning and gives a balanced rich flavour.
This usually happens if too much butter is added or if it's added too early. The moisture from the butter softens the popcorn. To keep it crispy, drizzle the butter after popping and shake well to coat evenly.
Absolutely ! Once the popcorn is ready, you can easily turn it into different flavours like caramel, chocolate or masala by adding seasoning of your choice.
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Butter Popcorn Recipe (Butter Salt Popcorn Recipe)
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup Popcorn Kernels
- 2 tablespoon Sunflower Oil
For Flavouring
- 3 tablespoon Salted Butter
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy bottom pot which has a tight fitting lid. Add in 3 popcorn kernels and cover it. Heat on medium high heat and let it heat until you hear popping sound. Let all the 3 kernels pop, this indicates that the oil is at the right temperature. Now remove the popper kernels using a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Now add remaining corn kernels in the same oil, mix it once and cover the pot with a lid. Place the heat on medium high heat. You will hear the popcorn beginning to pop after few seconds. Shake the pan in between, you can crack open the lid slightly so the steam can escape. This way the popcorn stays crispy.
- Allow all the popcorn kernels to pop. As you hear the popping sound subsiding, you can take it off the heat.
- Now to make the flavouring. Take salted butter and salt in a large pan and melt it on very low heat until it melts. Turn off the heat. Now add the popped popcorn into the pan, cover with lid and shake it vigourosly so the butter coats the popcorn.
- Thats it butter popcorn is ready. Allow it to cool and enjoy.
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Caramel popcorn : This is a gourmet caramel popcorn recipe that can be easily made at home. The freshly popped corn is coated with a rich caramel sauce that makes your movie night so special.
Spicy popcorn : This a spicy version where the freshly popped corn is tossed with butter and a mix of spices. It is a flavourful snack perfect for movie night, parties and evening snack.
Chocolate popcorn : This is a simple and delicious popcorn perfect for chocolate lovers. The freshly popped corn is first tossed with rich caramel sauce and then drizzled with melted dark chocolate for the contrast twist.
Dr. Rakchna M
Hi mam.. do you recommend any good brand of popcorn kernel? Or regular makka cholam would suffice?
Aarthi
it has to be popcorn kernels