Unicorn Popcorn Recipe

This popcorn recipe was a quick after school experiment for me and I am so happy with the way it turned out. It was inspired by a friend of mine who made up a story about a unicorn who loved strawberries and started telling it to me as she was writing it.  Unfortunately the bell rang before she could finish it, so I had to take it further myself. While her talent is writing, mine is baking, so of course I made some unicorn sweetness.

This popcorn has the crunchiest texture and a delicious flavoured sweetness to it. Also, it has beautiful bright colours. I’m positive that the bowl will be finished before I’m done typing the recipe, so here it is.

Ingredients

·         1-2 tbsp oil

·         60g popcorn kernels

·         1 ½ cups powdered sugar

·         6-7 tbsp hot water

·         1 tsp flavouring/essence (I used tutti frutti)

·         Pink, blue and purple food dye

*Recipe makes 2 portions

Method

1. Add the oil to a large pot and place on medium to high heat.

2. Allow it to warm up for about a minute.

3. Once warmed, add the popcorn kernels and spread them out evenly.

4. Add the lid and wait for the kernels to pop.

5. The popcorn is done when the pops are 2 to 3 seconds apart.

6. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

7. Add the powdered sugar to a mixing bowl.

8. Add the hot water 1 tbsp at a time, mixing well each time. The mixture  should be very runny.

9. Add the flavouring and mix in well.

10. Pour the mixture equally into 3 cups/small mixing bowls.

11. Add a different food dye to each one and mix well.

12. Separate the popcorn equally into 3 different bowls.

13. Pour one colour icing over one bowl of popcorn and mix it thoroughly, ensuring that all the popcorn is well covered.

14. Repeat this with the other two colours.

15. Spread the popcorn out evenly on a greased baking plate.

16. Bake at 150°C/ 300°F for about 5 mins.