Plain Popcorn

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup popcorn kernels

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil with 3 popcorn kernels in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, covered, until 1 or 2 kernels pop.

2. 2

   Quickly add remaining popcorn, then cook, covered, shaking pan frequently, until kernels stop popping, about 3 minutes.