AI6YR BenJan 17
For your non dystopia post of the day... let's attempt to make popcorn in a coffee roaster! #popcorn
Show threadAI6YR BenJan 17
That looks like enough popcorn... 🍿🍿🍿
Show threadAI6YR BenJan 17
Rotating... #popcorn
Show threadAI6YR BenJan 17
Uh oh, popcorn keeps flying out. Put a piece of foil up there as a cover. #popcorn
Show threadAI6YR BenJan 17
Oh no! Is that smoke?!?!?! What's that burning smell?! Where's the fire extinguisher?!?!?! The horror! The horror!!! #popcorn #burning
Show threadAI6YR BenJan 17
***motor jams! Popcorn popped and wedged the paddle, burning started! Cords are pulled!*** #popcorn #disaster
Show threadAI6YR BenJan 17
Disaster averted. Popcorn is burnt. Most of it did not pop. Conclusion: diy coffee roaster CANNOT be used to also pop popcorn, better to use the air popper or a pan with a lid. #popcorn #disaster
Show threadKevinHJan 17
@ai6yr Maybe said before, not looked. But been doing kernels tossed in some oil and then in a paper bag folded over. 1/2cup for about 5mins in the microwave (listening for slow popping) works a treat. Or get a silicone bowl for it. I do the paper bag method every month or so when I get the urge for popcorn
Show threadBruce Heerssen Jan 17
@bowlcut @ai6yr can you use butter for this or would it burn?
Show threadKevinHJan 17

@bruce @ai6yr Probably, but its not really for flavor or anything, its just to increase temp a touch, the way I think it was explained. Its like a tsp or less to 1/2cup of unpopped kernels, just a quick coat. Its not meant for flavor. Then do toppings later.

Try it with melted butter tho thats more work and Im that lazy lol.

Show threadBruce Heerssen Jan 18

@bowlcut @ai6yr

No, that makes sense, actually. Probably best with a high temp oil like rapeseed, though I'd probably just use regular vegetable oil. Then add melted butter after.

Show threadKevinH

@bruce @ai6yr Im using bog standard store brand canola lol. Saw the method from Alton Brown a few years ago and since I have ‘lunch’ bags (brown paper) for all sorts of things it was a ‘welp lets try it’ thing.

Top tier is then adding powdered cheese and tossing it while still warm

Jan 18 at 1:49amWeb