Brown paper bags aren’t technically microwave safe (the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service advises against putting brown paper bags in the microwave), but the paper bag method is a tried-and-true way to make homemade popcorn.
Consequently, can you put popcorn kernels in the microwave without a bag?
Yes, when microwaving popcorn, you don’t need a bag at all. Simply use a microwavable bowl and mix popcorn kernel with the optional salt and oil. What is this? Place a plate or lid on the top and ensure it covers the entire opening of the bowl.
- Add the popcorn to the paper bag and fold the top over a time or two.
- Microwave on high until the popping has a one second gap in it, 1.5-2.5 minutes.
- Stop the microwave, dump the popped popcorn into a large bowl and season as desired.
- Repeat as needed to get the desired amount of popcorn.
Considering this, how many cups of kernels are in a bag of microwave popcorn?
(For comparison purposes 1 regular-sized bag of Microwave popcorn yields approximately 4.5 cups of popped popcorn.)
Is it safe to microwave brown paper bags?
Brown paper bags are never safe in the microwave because they can’t withstand a lot of heat and can catch fire. They also may emit toxic fumes and may contain germs that can be passed on to food.