POPCORN AND MILK RECIPES

Steps:

• Movie theaters use butter-flavored oil, which has a lower water content than butter so it makes popcorn less soggy. Real clarified butter has the same effect. To make it, melt 2 sticks butter in a glass measuring cup in the microwave. Let sit for a few minutes; the butter will separate into 3 layers. Skim off the top layer of foam, then slowly pour the clarified butter into a heatproof container; discard the bottom layer of milk solids. Use 3 tablespoons hot clarified butter for 10 cups popcorn; refrigerate the rest (it's great for sauteeing).

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons clarified butter in 7- to 9-quart stockpot over medium-high heat.
• Add a few popcorn kernels to hot oil and let pop. Once popped, add remaining kernels; swirl to coat in butter. Cover; reduce heat to medium. Gently shake pan while kernels pop. After 4-6 minutes and when popping slows, remove from heat. Shake pot 30 seconds or until popping stops completely.
• Pour 2 tablespoons butter over popcorn; toss to coat. Pour remaining butter over popcorn; sprinkle with salt. Toss again. Serve immediately.