Remove plastic overwrap. Unfold popcorn bag.

Place in center of microwave, with the correct side up as indicated on bag.

Set power on HIGH for 4 minutes.

DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE POPPING. STAY AND LISTEN. POPPING TIMES VARY FROM 2 TO 4 MINUTES (1-2 minutes for Mini Bags).

For best results, stop microwave when popping slows to 2 to 3 seconds between pops. Overcooking may cause scorching.

Bag is HOT! Remove bag from microwave, and carefully pull on top diagonal corners.

AVOID CONTACT WITH ESCAPING STEAM.

DO NOT reheat or reuse bag.

DO NOT place bag on paper, plastic microwave cookware, or turntables which are not an original part of the oven.

Remove the cover and butter melter from the base of the hot air corn popper. Measure 1/2 cup Orville Redenbacher's® Gourmet® Popping Corn and pour into popping chamber. Replace the cover and butter melter. Add butter to butter melter, if desired. Position a 4-quart heatproof bowl under the popping chute. Plug popper into a 120V AC electrical outlet; popping will be complete within 2 to 3 minutes after popping begins. Sprinkle with salt, if desired.

These are a bit more traditional techniques. For both methods, follow the tips below for a virtual guarantee of popping success.

1. Measure carefully. To make 8 cups of popcorn, measure 1/2 cup Orville Redenbacher's® Gourmet® Popping Corn and 3 tablespoons Orville Redenbacher's® Gourmet® Popping and Topping Buttery Flavor® Popcorn Oil. Place in large, heavy-bottom pan. Cover and turn heat to medium.

2. Let off steam. Be sure the lid allows steam to escape during popping, so popcorn stays light and fluffy. And remember to always open the top away from you to avoid contact with escaping steam.

3. Shake it up. Shake the pan or popper to make sure every kernel is heated equally. When popping slows down, remove from heat or unplug popper.

4. If desired, salt after popping. We recommend using fine-grained popcorn salt, because it clings better and won't all land in the bottom of the bowl!

KIDS SAFETY: While popcorn is a delicious snacking choice, it is never recommended for infants or toddlers, as the popped kernels can pose a choking threat to their safety.