Contents
- 1 Why put baking soda in caramel popcorn?
- 2 Why put an egg in pan when making caramel popcorn?
- 3 Can you revive caramel popcorn?
- 4 Does soaking popcorn make it pop better?
- 5 Why did my caramel popcorn turn out chewy?
- 6 How long will caramel popcorn stay fresh?
- 7 Should you refrigerate salted caramel?
- 8 Why does salt not stick to popcorn?
- 9 Why isn’t my caramel popcorn crunchy?
- 10 Is caramel popcorn the same as toffee popcorn?
Why put baking soda in caramel popcorn?
Why baking soda? The purpose of baking soda in the caramel is to react with the acid (the brown sugar and corn syrup), which creates tiny carbon dioxide air bubbles. Hence, the foaming you see in the photo above. Once the caramel has cooled on your popcorn, the air bubbles inside the caramel create a softer texture.
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Why put an egg in pan when making caramel popcorn?
The actual caramel corn looks great, and apparently tastes delicious too. Butthe eggwhy? – While Kyle and Mistie don’t reveal the reason for the egg, some of the other viewers called them out on their egg-cellent joke – sort of like the video-version of clickbait.
- They always do something,” says viewer Luanne Austin.
- Like WD-40 in fridge.
- Laundry detergent, it’s just for a laugh and make you notice.” “I finally tried this recipe.
- It turned out pretty good!! But instead of the egg🥚 I substituted it with a bar of soap.
- 🧼🍿👌🏼” says Kim Green-Simmons in the comments.
Kim even got a response from the Knights – “Very clever!!!!” Popcorn at home is not hard to make. Even if you want to add candy or sauces, it doesn’t require an egg. Still, some say the egg keeps the kernels from sticking together, while others say it’s to keep wannabe chefs from adding too many kernels to the pan.
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How do you store caramel popcorn?
To keep your caramel corn fresh, be sure to store it in an airtight container or resealable bag (making sure to press as much air out as you can). The better you seal your container, the longer it will last. You can store it at room temperature on your counter for up to 2-3 weeks.
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Can you revive caramel popcorn?
Popcorn is a classic snack, but it can get a little stale in the microwave. To revive it, simply spread it out on a baking sheet and place it in the oven for approximately 5 minutes at 250 degrees F. The new one should be just as good.
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Why isn’t my caramel popcorn crunchy?
The longer you cook the syrup (the mixture of sugar and water the forms the base of the caramel sauce), the crunchier your popcorn will be. For very crunchy popcorn (my favorite!), stop cooking when you see the first wisps of smoke coming from the sugar mixture.
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What is the secret of perfect popcorn popping?
Secrets to Popping the Perfect Popcorn My relationship with popcorn started innocently enough. When I was younger, I began seeing Orville Redenbacher. As I grew older, I discovered Paul Newman. He was hard to let go of, but over the past couple of years I found new varietals popping up in the grocery store and farmer’s market.
- With names like Autumn Blaze, Sunset Fire, Blue Heron and Black Hills, popcorn has gone gourmet.
- Popcorn varieties are broadly categorized by either the shape or color of the kernels, or the shape of the popped corn.
- While the kernels may come in a variety of colors, the popped corn is always off-yellow or white.
According to the Star-K, raw kernels do not require kosher certification. According to The Popcorn Board, Americans consume 16 billion quarts of popped popcorn annually, which amounts to approximately 52 quarts per person. Popcorn is lower in calories than most snack foods.
- Air-popped popcorn has only 30 calories per cup.
- When oil-popped, it contains only 55 calories.
- Popcorn is a whole grain food which makes it a high-quality carbohydrate source that is not only low in calories, but high in fiber.
- This means it takes longer to chew and makes you feel full longer.
- Who was it that first discovered the magical potential hidden within every kernel of corn? That healthy snack, light as air that burst of white, crunchy happiness? Honestly the best i can do is source corn husk findings in ancient peru.
(If your imagination was going in the direction of Native Americans sitting around ingesting mouthfuls on a scorching hot day.enjoy the imagery, just double check the continent.) But, really, how did popcorn evolve from a supposed ancient Peruvian munching habit to becoming America’s #1 favorite snack? Columbus and his crew were possibly the first Westerners to gaze curiously at corn (and yes, the first to excitedly watch the kernels crackle with the Natives) but they still had no popcorn machines until 1885.
When candy and other munchables were inaccessible during WWII, America turned to its ever-plentiful corn fields for a cheap alternative and when TV took over the American lifestyle, the consumption of popcorn rose 500%! Lately, corn has been getting a bad rap for all the genetic modifications, over-processing, and being added to almost every product on your grocery shelf.
So allow me to take you back to a corn age-of-innocence of sorts, where its just you, the kernels and a delightful explosion of creativity. Since I started experimenting with different varieties, I am amazed at the differences in taste and texture. I also love the fact that for a few pennies per cup and under a hundred calories, popcorn is one of the most economical and healthful snack choices around.
Popcorn is different from other types of corn in that its hull has just the right thickness to allow it to burst open. Each kernel of popcorn contains a small drop of water stored inside a circle of soft starch. As the kernel heats up, the water begins to expand. The kernel continues to heat to about 350 degrees before the hull bursts open.
As it explodes, the steam inside the kernel is released and the soft starch inside the popcorn inflates and spills out, cooling immediately to form the unique shape we all seem to crave. Popcorn is lower in calories than most snack foods. Air-popped popcorn has only 30 calories per cup.
- When oil-popped, it contains only 55 calories.
- Popcorn is a whole grain food which makes it a high-quality carbohydrate source that is not only low in calories, but high in fiber.
- This means it takes longer to chew and makes you feel full longer.
- In order to qualify as a healthy alternative to other snack foods, you will to have to stay away from the popcorn available at the movie theater.
According to a November 2009 study commissioned by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest, the medium and large size popcorn available at Regal, the country’s biggest movie theater chain, each had 1,200 calories and a whopping 60 grams of saturated fat! One of our fans, Amfram credits popcorn for helping her lose weight.
“I eat popcorn most evenings because it keeps me from eating potato chips and pretzels,” confesses Amfram, “popcorn with spray butter and seasoned salt is the perfect cure for my crunch obsession.” Here are our secrets for perfect popping: If using the stove Warm a 3 to 4 quart pan or a wok with a lid.
Add approximately 3 tbsp. of vegetable oil to the pan, just enough to cover the bottom. Drop in two or three kernels and cover with the lid. When the kernels pop, add the whole 1/3 cup popcorn. Pour just enough kernels to cover the bottom of the pan. Again, cover with the lid.
For easy microwave popping Open a brown paper bag, add 1/4 cup kernels, fold over the top of the bag about ½ inch, and pop like you would a store-bought brand.Heat for 2-3 minutes or experiment with your microwave’s popcorn setting.
What I love most about popcorn is its simplicity – after all, it’s just a single popped kernel of corn. However, with a little creativity, the sweet and savory combinations are endless and it can be a delicious accompaniment to an assortment of appetizers or part of a decadent dessert. : Secrets to Popping the Perfect Popcorn
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Does soaking popcorn make it pop better?
When I make popcorn, one of two things happen: I end up with a good portion of the popcorn unpopped, not-so-silently cursing those dud kernels (I also chipped a tooth once on one of them, but that was my own fault) or my popcorn ends up kind of squat-looking, not nearly as fluffy as the bagged stuff. The Internet-approved tip is as follows : Soak popcorn kernels in water for 10 minutes, then drain and pop as normal. The theory is that the extra moisture helps produce fluffier puffs. But does it work? As a test, I divided 1/4 cup unpopped kernels among two bowls.
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Why did my caramel popcorn turn out chewy?
Preventing moisture migration – Both caramel and popcorn contain only a small amount of water. However, they do both contain water and probably not equal quantities. If one contains more ‘available’ water (expressed in water activity ) than the other, that water will want to move from one to the other.
Generally, the caramel will have a higher ‘water activity’ than the popcorn. As a result, if you leave the popcorn for a while, moisture from the caramel will migrate into the corn. This causes the popcorn to lose its ‘ crunch ‘ and become soft and chewy. It takes a while for this to happen, which is why the caramel popcorn won’t need further drying if you’re planning to eat it quickly.
However, if you’re going to wait a while with eating it all, you want to get rid of some of that additional moisture! Once you’re caramel popcorn has been dried enough, you want to make sure it stays crunchy for a while. It’s best to then store it in an air tight container or packaging material, that doesn’t let moisture through.
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Why do you not stir sugar when making caramel?
Should you stir caramel as it cooks? – Stirring caramel as it cooks isn’t necessary—and it can even be detrimental, as it can cause the sugar solution to splash onto the sides of the pan, where the water will evaporate quickly and the sugar can form back into crystals. Candy is likely the first thing that comes to mind when you think of caramel—but there are savory applications as well. We’ve developed some easy recipes, such as Spicy Caramel Popcorn and Caramel-Braised Shallots with Black Pepper, that demonstrate the versatility of our All-Purpose Caramel,
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How long will caramel popcorn stay fresh?
How long does Caramel Popcorn Last? – After Caramel Popcorn has cooled, store it in an airtight container. When stored in an air-tight container, homemade Caramel Popcorn will be good for up to five days.
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Should you refrigerate salted caramel?
How to Store Salted Caramel. After the caramel cools down, pour it into a glass jar or container. Refrigerate for up to 1 month. The caramel solidifies as it cools, but you can reheat in the microwave or on the stove so it’s liquid again.
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Does salted caramel need to be refrigerated?
Storing Salted Caramel Sauce Hello, Asked by sbree. Answered on 2nd January 2012 Hi, if I want to make Salted Caramel Sauce as a gift could I put it in sterilised jars with instructions to heat before use, or must it be eaten straight away? Thank you for your time.
- Stacey Nigella’s Salted Caramel Sauce does not need to be used straight away but it does need to be refrigerated if it is to be kept.
- The sauce should keep for 7 to 10 days in the fridge in an airtight container and should be very gently warmed before using – try to avoid boiling the sauce again and allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving.
As the sauce needs to be refrigerated you do not need to sterilise the jars that you transfer the sauce to, but make sure that the sauce has cooled down and is warm rather than hot before decanting it as if a very hot sauce is poured into a non-pyrex glass container it could cause the glass to crack.
Label the jar clearly with stirage instructions, reheating instructions and a use by date. It is also possible to freeze the sauce in an airtight container (but not a glass jar) for up to 3 months. Defrost the sauce overnight in the fridge and warm gently before using. We would suggest using any thawed sauce up within 2 days.
: Storing Salted Caramel Sauce
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Do you add salt before or after popping popcorn?
Don’t add seasonings or salt until after the popcorn is popped. Spices and seasonings burn quickly in hot oil. This results in burned seasonings on the popcorn, which can ruin the entire batch. Heat the oil before adding all kernels.
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Why does salt not stick to popcorn?
03 /9 The salt granules are too big – Have you ever seen grocery stores selling something called ‘Popcorn Salt’? There is a reason behind it. The salt granules we use at home for basic cooking are too big in size and they do not stick to the popcorn. However, it is not necessary that you buy separate salt for popcorn, you can also grind the regular salt in your blender at home to get fine granules.
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How do you make soft caramel popcorn crispy again?
The second trick is baking the popcorn in a very low oven and stirring it a few times. This lets the caramel sauce melt and thin so that it coats every piece of popcorn when you stir it. Baking also crisps up the Caramel Popcorn so that it’s not sticky and stays fresh longer.
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How do you crisp stale caramel popcorn?
Popcorn – Resist the urge to toss out that bag of stale popcorn, If you’re looking to breathe new life into the snack, spread it on a baking sheet and heat in the oven at 250°F for about five minutes. It should be as good as new! You can also consider adding the slightly stale variety to your favourite five-minute trail mix recipe for some added texture. 5 / 7
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Why isn’t my caramel popcorn crunchy?
The longer you cook the syrup (the mixture of sugar and water the forms the base of the caramel sauce), the crunchier your popcorn will be. For very crunchy popcorn (my favorite!), stop cooking when you see the first wisps of smoke coming from the sugar mixture.
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Is caramel popcorn the same as toffee popcorn?
Caramel corn | |
Type | Confectionery |
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Place of origin | United States |
Main ingredients | Popcorn, caramel (based on sugar or molasses ) |
Media: Caramel corn, caramel popcorn |
Caramel corn or caramel popcorn ( toffee popcorn in the UK) is a confection made of popcorn coated with a sugar or molasses based caramel candy shell that is normally less than 1mm thick. Typically a sugar solution or syrup is made and heated until it browns and becomes thick, producing a caramelized candy syrup.
This hot candy is then mixed with popped popcorn, and allowed to cool. Sometimes, a candy thermometer is used, as making caramel is time-consuming and requires skill to make well without burning the sugar. The process creates a sweet flavored, crunchy snack food or treat. Some varieties, after coating with the candy syrup, are baked in an oven to crisp the mixture.
Mixes of caramel corn sometimes contain nuts, such as peanuts, pecans, almonds, or cashews,
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Can you put seasoning salt on popcorn?
Daddy’s Popcorn Learn how to make popcorn at home. You will never go back to microwave popcorn after trying this range-top recipe. It is made with oil, margarine, and seasoned salt. Jump to Nutrition Facts
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons margarine
- ½ cup unpopped popcorn
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
- Start by cutting a paper grocery sack in half. This will serve as a makeshift serving bowl and it will absorb excess oil.
- In a 2-quart pot, combine oil, margarine and popcorn. Set over high heat, and constantly shake pan back and forth. After first kernel of corn pops, place the lid on the pot, and continue shaking. When popcorn starts to lift the lid up off the pan, remove it from the heat, and hold it over the paper bag until it stops popping.
- Pour into the paper sack and season with half of seasoned salt. Shake the paper sack to distribute salt. Taste before adding more so you don’t make it too salty. You can always add more salt.
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Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 285 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 23g | 29% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 18% |
Sodium 209mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate 19g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
Total Sugars 0g | |
Protein 3g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 1% |
Calcium 8mg | 1% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Potassium 80mg | 2% |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.
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