Yes, this really works.
- 1 #6 paper sack (sandwich bag)
- 1/4 C popcorn
- Take an ordinary lunch bag (#6 paper sack).
- Pour in popcorn.
- Fold the bag shut - I folded the top down 1", tightly creased, and the same again.
- Put the bag on its side in the microwave oven, with the top fold down (hot air rises presumably).
- Microwave on high for a total of 1:45 minutes. Here's where you have to experiment. I tried 2:30 the second time, and that was way too long. I have a 1100 watt oven - yours may vary. I do 1 minute, turn the bag over, shake well to spread the upopped kernels evenly on the bottom of the bag, then finish with the remaining :45 or so.
- If it starts to smell badly burned, stop the oven, then back off 5 - 10 seconds the next time. Give it a few seconds to finish popping after you stop the oven - if it stopped popping before you stopped the oven, then back off 5 - 10 seconds next time. There will always be some slight burning, if you're going to pop most of the kernels.
- Open the top of the bag carefully - a little steam may be left.
- Pour the contents into a 2 quart bowl.
- Enjoy.