Cuisinart CPM-900BK Instructions and Recipes - Page 5

TIPS AND HINTS POPCORN AMOUNTS Kernels Vegetable Oil Popped Popcorn ¼ cup 1½ teaspoons Approximately 6 cups popped popcorn SEASONING SUGGESTIONS Cheese Taco seasoning Chili powders Hot sauce Packaged sauces (i.e. Alfredo) Soy sauce Italian seasoning and herbs 1⁄3 cup ½ cup 2 teaspoons Approximately 8 cups popped popcorn 1 tablespoon Approximately 10 cups popped popcorn Note: Premium popcorns have larger kernels, resulting in a higher yield of popcorn. If using premium popcorn, the yield of popped popcorn will be about 1 cup greater than stated above. Note: DO NOT use more than 1⁄3 cup of unpopped kernels when using premium popcorn. The seasoning possibilities for popcorn are endless. Just add melted butter and your favorite seasonings to a bowl of popcorn. With toppings added, popped popcorn will become much crisper and the flavors become more intense if it is heated with desired toppings in a 300°F oven for about 15 to 20 minutes before serving. For best results, heat it on a baking sheet that you have lined with foil and sprayed with cooking oil. Butter/Seasoning ratios for popcorn 2 tablespoons melted butter for ¼ cup unpopped kernels, and a minimum of 1 teaspoon of seasoning 3 tablespoons melted butter for 1⁄3 cup unpopped kernels, and a minimum of 2 teaspoons of seasoning 4 tablespoons melted butter for ½ cup unpopped kernels, and a minimum of 2½ teaspoons to a tablespoon of seasoning The amount of seasoning depends on the intensity of the ingredients you are using - it is important to let your taste be your guide. Note: Serving bowl should not be put into oven. It is very important to use fresh popcorn. If your popcorn is old, the kernels will not fully pop and/or it may take a long time for them to pop.