Description
Classic Yorkshire pudding celebrates British culinary heritage with crispy, golden edges and a pillowy center. Roast beef’s perfect companion rises from simple ingredients, creating a delightful side dish that brings warmth to your table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 7/8 cup (210 ml) flour
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional Addition:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) melted butter
Instructions
- Allow all ingredients to equilibrate to room temperature (68-75 degrees Fahrenheit or 20-24 degrees Celsius) for optimal mixing and consistency.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour and salt using a whisk to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually incorporate milk and water into the flour mixture, whisking continuously to create a smooth, lump-free batter with a light, airy texture.
- Introduce eggs one at a time, beating vigorously until the mixture develops prominent air bubbles and becomes silky.
- Cover the batter with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 60 minutes to allow gluten to relax and flavors to meld.
- Remove batter from refrigerator and let it rest at ambient temperature for 15-20 minutes, then gently re-whisk to reincorporate any settled ingredients.
- Position oven rack in the lower-middle section and preheat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius).
- Place a 12-cup metal muffin tin in the preheated oven for 5 minutes to generate intense heat.
- Carefully remove heated pan and distribute 1/4 inch (6 millimeters) of melted butter or beef drippings into each cupcake compartment.
- Fill each section approximately halfway with prepared batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) for 20 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until popovers achieve a rich, golden-brown exterior and have dramatically risen.
- Serve immediately to preserve maximum crispness and texture.
Notes
- Chilling overnight allows gluten strands to relax, creating more tender crumb.
- Warm cast-iron skillet guarantees crispy exterior with dramatic rise.
- Room temperature eggs help batter incorporate smoothly without lumps.
- High-protein flour ensures stronger structure and more reliable puff.
- Whisking ingredients vigorously prevents clumping and develops better texture.
- Avoid overmixing to maintain light, airy consistency in final product.
- Immediate serving captures maximum height and dramatic presentation.
- Using fresh eggs provides better volume and structural integrity.
- Preheated pan creates instant steam, helping popovers dramatically expand.
- Resist opening oven door during baking to prevent sudden temperature drops.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 119
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg