Homemade Popcorn

Ingredients

• Half a cup popping corn
• 2 tbsp oil or butter
• Salt
• Optional: pepper flakes, oregano or ground cinnamon

Method

1. Heat a heavy-bottomed pot with the fat over medium heat.
2. Drop in two or three kernels; when they pop, the fat is ready.
3. Spread the kernels in a single layer in the pot.
4. Put the lid on and shake the pot now and then.
5. Take it off the heat when the pops slow to one every two or three seconds.
6. Tip it straight into a wide bowl so trapped steam does not soften the corn.
7. Sprinkle with salt, and a spice if you like, and toss.