Throw a Popcorn & Movie Night Bash For Your Friends
What's Up?
Want to throw a fun bash that is affordable and fun? You can! No need to spend a lot to have fun. Make some different types of popcorn that are sure to wow your friends, rent a movie, get your viewing room ready and get ready to laugh.
Idea
Make several different flavors of popcorn for your guests. Vary the flavors to match their tastes, and give a variety of choices.
You can also set up a popcorn bar where your guests can add their own toppings to plain popcorn. Some potential toppings: butter, salt, seasoned salt, Parmesan cheese, shredded cheese, chocolate syrup, or Carmel sauce. You are only limited by your imagination and what your stomach can handle.
How Does It Help?
Nutrition
Popcorn is a whole grain food which makes it a complex carbohydrate and an excellent source of fiber. Popcorn is low in calories, ranging from 31-55 calories per cup when un-buttered, and 130 calories when lightly buttered. Homemade popcorn has no artificial additives or preservatives.
Cost
Homemade popcorn can be affordable, flavorful, and extremely imaginative. The cost of an evening for 10 can be under $20 versus the price of going to the movie theater and buying popcorn for all.
Parent(s)
Your child might need help or supervision with this project, depending on their age and skill level.
Safety Tips
Permission
Please get your parent(s) permission prior to starting this project.
Microwave/Stove
Please be careful when using the microwave or stove, as items will be hot.
Measuring Tip
When measuring sticky liquids like corn syrup, spray or butter the cup or spoon lightly so syrup will pour out easily.
Recipes
Recipes are Courtesy of www.tasteofhome.com
Plain Popcorn
Ingredients
3 tablespoons of oil
3 ounces of popcorn kernels, approximately 1/2 cup
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
Directions
Heat oil in the pan until hot. Drop a kernel into the oil and if it pops the oil is hot enough.
Drop the rest of the popcorn into the oil, and cover. Shake the pan while it is popping until it is all popped.
Alternatives
Hot Air Popper, or a Microwave Popcorn Popper
Recipe Index: Plain Popcorn
Vanilla Popcorn
Ingredients
3 quarts of popped plain popcorn
1 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of butter
1/4 cup of light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a saucepan combine the sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Bring it to a boil over medium heat; boil until mixture is golden, about 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. Cool slightly and then break apart while warm.
Store in an airtight container.
Recipe Index: Vanilla Popcorn
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