How to Make Movie Theater Popcorn

Making Movie Theatre Popcorn at Home

Bring the movie theatre popcorn experience home with this easy-to-follow guide!

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• ¼ cup of corn kernels
• 3 tablespoons of butter or margarine (optinal)
• 1 teaspoon of salt (optional)

Equipment Needed

• A shallow pan with a lid
• Stovetop or electric burner

Instructions for Making Popcorn

1. Put the oil and corn kernels in the pan and turn on the stove to medium-high heat.
2. Cover the pan and wait for the kernels to start popping.
3. Gently shake the pan to keep the popcorn from burning.
4. When the kernels stop popping, take the pan off the heat and remove the lid.
5. Melt the butter or margarine in a separate bowl, if desired.
6. Sprinkle the salt over the popcorn and drizzle the melted butter over the popcorn, if desired.
7. Serve the popcorn in a bowl and enjoy your movie night!