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Microwave Popcorn in Paper Bag or Silicone Popper

How to pop your own popcorn in the microwave either using a paper bag or silicone popper.
Keyword popcorn
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients

Instructions

If using a paper bag

  • Measure out your pocorn kernels and place them into a paper bag.
  • Fold the bag at the top twice, making sure you leave plenty of room for the popcorn to expand. 
  • Place the bag in your microwave for about 3 minutes or until you don't hear an popping for 2-3 seconds once the popping has really gotten going. 
  • Dump the popcorn into a bowl. Add butter and salt. Enjoy.
  • Use a different paper bag for each batch for best results.

If using a silicone popcorn popper.

  • Add kernels up to the fill line of your popper.
  • Place lid on top / close lid.
  • Place the bag in your microwave for about 3 minutes or until you don't hear an popping for 2-3 seconds once the popping has really gotten going. 
  • If you a bowl style you can add butter & salt and eat right out of the bowl or you can dump the popcorn into a separate bowl before adding butter and salt.
  • If doing more than 1 batch, allow the popper to cool down for several minutes for best results.