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                            Vanilla Popcorn

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Snacks                           Popcorn

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1/4  cup           Corn oil
  1                    Split vanilla bean
    3/4  cup           Popping corn
  1      tablespoon    Superfine sugar
                       Salt
  2      tablespoons   Butter -- melted

In a large heavy pot, heat corn oil over high heat until the oil smokes. Add 1 kernel popping corn and heat until kernel pops. Add vanilla bean and rest of popping corn, cover pot, and shake gently until corn starts to pop. Shake vigorously until popping subsides. Remove from heat. Remove vanilla bean and toss popcorn with sugar, salt, and melted butter.
Scrape seeds from vanilla bean and add to popcorn.

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