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Butter Popcorn

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Butter Popcorn

By Ryan · Published 2026-08-06

Servings

Serves 2-4

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Difficulty

Easy

Simple, and about as good as popcorn gets.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
  • 1/2 to 1 stick butter
  • Popcorn salt

Steps

  1. 1.Pop the kernels using your preferred method (air popper, stovetop, or microwave popper).
  2. 2.While the popcorn pops, melt the butter in the microwave, then let it sit for a moment so the milk solids and water separate and settle to the bottom.
  3. 3.Carefully pour off just the clear, separated butterfat over the popcorn, leaving the milky solids behind in the container.
  4. 4.Toss with popcorn salt to taste.

Notes

  • Separating the butterfat this way keeps the popcorn from getting soggy.
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