Saffron Buttered Popcorn
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Snacks
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1/4 cup corn oil
3/4 cup popping corn
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads -- finely chop
3 tablespoons butter -- melted
 

Preparation:

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 rest of popping corn, cover pot, and shake gently until corn starts to pop. Shake vigorously until popping subsides. Remove from heat. Heat melted butter with saffron threads for 1 minute. Toss popcorn with salt and butter/saffron.