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Butter Popcorn Recipe (Movie Popcorn)

Butter Popcorn is a popular movie snack made by popping corn kernels and flavored with butter. Butter Popcorn is a traditional snack served at theaters. Movie Butter Popcorn is intensely buttery and quite addictive. Lets make Butter Popcorn Recipe with step by step pictures and video.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings2 people
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • First get all your ingredients ready. Make sure to buy popcorn kernels and not normal corn kernels. Take a thick bottomed pan with lid, I used my pressure cooker. Add 2 tablespoon oil to it.
  • Swirl the pan so that oil is evenly distributed. Heat oil.
  • Once oil is heated add a kernel to check.
  • It will pop up in few seconds.This is the right temperature we need.
  • Now add 1/2 cup popcorn kernels. Give a quick stir.
  • Add it,give a quick stir and cover it with a lid. Cook in medium flame. It will start popping.
  • Now lift the pan from flame and shake it for 2 seconds then place in flame. Repeat this in intervals.
  • Let the kernels pop fully. Once the popping sound is stopped, you can switch off flame.
  • Open and give a quick mix. Remove from flame.
  • Check see all the seeds are completely popped.
  • To a tadka pan add 1 tablespoon butter, let it melt.
  • Add melted butter at the sides.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Wipe off the lid inner surface with a dry cloth. This is to remove the moisture from it else it will make the popcorn soggy while mixing.
  • Close with the lid and shake well for butter and salt to coat evenly.
  • Thats all Butter Popcorn is ready.

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Notes

  • Cook covered as the kernels will pop outside the container otherwise.
  • Choose a heavy bottomed wide pan preferably.
  • While cooking covered take care not to burn so adjust the flame accordingly.
  • Make sure to use lid with vent. IF you do not have such a lid then close the lid partially leaving space for the vapor to escape.
  • Make sure to stir the kernels well so that is is evenly coated in oil.
  • Variations :
  • If you like the lemon flavor, Add lemon zest to popped corn.
  • Toss the butter popcorn with seasonings like cheese powder, oregano, spice powders based on your preferences.
Nutrition Facts
Butter Popcorn Recipe (Movie Popcorn)
Amount Per Serving (32 g)
Calories 328 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 48mg2%
Potassium 114mg3%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 0.4g0%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 175IU4%
Calcium 4mg0%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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