You can use one of those special plastic containers that are marketed for making popcorn in a microwave.
You can also use a paper bag. Make sure the bag is big enough to contain the popped corn. Put about half a cup of popping corn in the bag, fold the top closed and use some tape to keep it closed. You can also use a plastic clip but make sure there is no metal in the clip. Place bag in microwave. Use the Highest setting for about 3 minutes. When the popping sound slows down to about every 3-5 seconds, it should be done. Turn off the microwave. Be careful removing and opening the bag as it can be very hot.
I understand that there are special sealed containers of popcorn suitable to cook in a microwave. Apparently, there are instructions on the label. The reason why special sealed containers are used is to prevent the popcorn shooting all over the inside of the microwave. One website stated that it was possible to microwave popcorn placed inside a brown paper bag!
As long as you use regular popcorn kernels with nothing added to them, it really makes no difference in the taste of the popcorn if you pop it in the microwave or in a popcorn maker. However, if you are using the packets of microwave popcorn that have added flavorings and fat, I would say that plain popcorn tastes better. If you want to make popcorn conveniently but without additives, I would recommend putting about a quarter of a cup of popcorn kernels in a regular brown paper bag along with about a teaspoon of vegetable oil and using that to pop the popcorn in the microwave instead of the microwave popcorn bags from the grocery store. You simply add the kernels and oil in the bag, seal it up tightly, then microwave for two to three minutes, until you hear the kernels stop popping. This is significantly healthier, cheaper, and better-tasting than store-bought popcorn.
Place popcorn on the cob in a brown paper bag and close bag tightly. Place in microwave and cook on high for about two minutes.
The popcorn itself is not fattening, but the chemicals and added butter flavoring can be fattening. People who have worked at microwave popcorn factories have come down with lung cancers due to constant inhalations of the fumes from the chemicals. It's best to buy just the kernels, put in brown lunch bag, and cook alone. Raw popcorn is the best!
To soften brown sugar in the microwave, place a damp paper towel over the brown sugar in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in short intervals until softened.
It turns the iodine colour from brown to blue-black? This is because popcorn contains starch.
To soften brown sugar quickly using a microwave, place the hardened brown sugar in a microwave-safe bowl with a damp paper towel on top. Microwave in short intervals, checking and stirring in between until the sugar softens.
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Well, honey, technically you can use microwave popcorn in a popcorn maker, but it's like wearing a tuxedo to a beach party - it's not the best fit. Microwave popcorn is already pre-packaged with oil and seasoning, so using it in a popcorn maker might not give you the best results. It's better to use plain popcorn kernels and add your own flavorings for a tastier treat.
To make brown butter in the microwave, melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl in short intervals, stirring in between, until it turns a golden brown color and gives off a nutty aroma. Be careful not to overcook it, as it can burn quickly.
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To soften brown sugar quickly and effectively in the microwave, place a damp paper towel over the brown sugar in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat it in short intervals of 20-30 seconds until the sugar softens. Be careful not to overheat it, as it can melt.