The smell of popcorn can often remind you of a special time in your life, such as going to a carnival. You can make your own treat to enjoy at any time using a Gold Medal popcorn maker and a few ingredients. Try to use the best popcorn kernels possible so that they the majority of them will pop. You also want to use a high-quality oil or butter in the machine to keep the popcorn from sticking together and to keep it from sticking to the bottom of the machine.
When you begin looking for a Gold Medal popcorn maker, you need to think about the amount of popcorn you plan to make as there are various sizes that you can purchase. You should also think about the design of the machine as some have a large lid that acts as a bowl once the popcorn is ready while others have a slide attached so that the popcorn easily reaches a bowl below the machine.
Before you turn the machine on, put enough oil inside to cover the base. Turn the machine on so that the oil can get hot. Pour enough kernels into the machine so that you have enough for your event or for your family to enjoy. Keep in mind that you don’t need a lot of kernels to get a lot of popcorn. It’s better to start with a small amount and add more once the first batch is made instead of adding a lot of kernels and risk having the machine overflow. Add your seasonings before the kernels pop. This will allow the popcorn to have all of the salt, pepper, and other flavors on it as soon as the treat is ready. Listen for the popping to slow down as this is an indication that your popcorn is ready to remove from the machine.
