1/4 c  Corn oil
1    Split vanilla bean
3/4 c  Popping corn
1 tb Superfine sugar
Salt
2 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 vanilla bean and
rest of popping corn, cover pot, and shake gently until corn starts to pop.
Shake vigorously until popping subsides. Remove from heat. Remove vanilla
bean and toss popcorn with sugar, salt, and melted butter. Scrape seeds
from vanilla bean and add to popcorn.