Categories: Appetizers 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
    1/4 c  Corn oil 
    3/4 c  Popping corn 
           Salt 
    1/4 ts Finely chopped saffron 
           -threads 
      3 tb Melted butter 
  
  Servings: 6 
   
  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.