Step 1

Pour the popcorn kernels into an uncoated paper bag.

Step 2

Fold the paper bag over a few times so it will stay closed.

Step 3

Put the bag with your popcorn kernels in the microwave on high for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. BUT STAY BY THE MICROWAVE!

Step 4

After about 45 seconds, the kernels should begin popping. As you approach 2 minutes, the popping should slow. Once the kernels are only popping every 2 seconds, pull the bag out.

Step 5

Keep the bag closed for a few seconds to hold in the steam and let any stray kernels pop.

Step 6

Carefully open the bag and pour the popcorn into a glass bowl.

Step 7

Place a wire cooling rack over the bowl you put the popcorn in.

Step 8

Hold the rack to the top of the bowl and flip the bowl and rack over.

Step 9

Shake the bowl and rack together until the unpopped kernels fall out through the holes in the cooling rack.

Step 10

Toss your popcorn with 1 Tbsp melted butter or coconut oil.

Step 11

Sprinkle with sea salt, sugar, cinnamon, nutritional yeast organic or dehydrated cheese dust.