Description
This traditional English Yorkshire Pudding recipe creates a crispy, golden-brown exterior with a light and fluffy middle, perfect for serving alongside roast beef or soaking up any savory gravy.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk (300mL)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup beef roast drippings, lard, or oil (60mL)
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Combine the flour and salt in a medium mixing bowl. In another medium bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs until well blended. Gradually pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture, whisking until the batter is smooth. Place the batter in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare your oven and muffin tin.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and allow it to reach the full temperature to ensure the batter puffs properly.
- Heat the Fat: Spoon 1 teaspoon of beef drippings, lard, or oil into each cup of a 12-cup muffin tin. Place the tin in the hot oven and heat until the fat is very hot and smoking slightly, approximately 10 minutes.
- Fill the Muffin Cups: Remove the tin carefully from the oven. Stir the chilled batter to loosen it, then quickly and carefully pour about 1/4 cup of batter into each muffin cup over the hot fat. Immediately return the tin to the oven to prevent the batter from cooling.
- Bake the Puddings: Bake for 20 minutes without opening the oven door until the Yorkshire puddings are puffed up, golden brown, and crispy on the outside. Remove and serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
- This dish is traditionally served with roast beef and gravy but can be enjoyed with other savory dishes.
- Do not open the oven door while baking to prevent the puddings from deflating.
- Using hot fat is essential to achieve the characteristic puff and crispiness.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute milk with a plant-based alternative and use suitable fat or oil.
- Serve immediately after baking for the best texture, as they tend to soften when cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 112 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 221 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.02 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
