Description
Traditional English Yorkshire Pudding with a crispy exterior and soft middle, perfect for pairing with roast beef and gravy. This recipe uses simple ingredients like flour, eggs, milk, and beef drippings to create a classic side dish.
Ingredients
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Yorkshire Pudding Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk (300mL)
- 3 large eggs
For Cooking
- 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 add the milk and egg mixture to the flour mixture, whisking until smooth. Place the batter in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the pan.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and allow it to fully preheat to ensure the drippings get very hot for optimal rising.
- 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 oven for about 10 minutes or until the fat is smoking hot.
- Fill the Muffin Cups: Stir the chilled batter to recombine it. Carefully remove the hot muffin tin from the oven and quickly pour about 1/4 cup of cold batter into each muffin cup. The batter should sizzle on contact.
- Bake the Puddings: Immediately return the tin to the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Do not open the oven door during baking. The puddings will puff up, turn golden brown, and become crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Serve the Yorkshire puddings immediately while puffed and crispy, perfect for soaking up gravy or sauces alongside your main dish.
Notes
- For best results, make sure the beef drippings or oil are very hot before adding the batter; this creates the signature rise and crispiness.
- If you prefer, you can substitute vegetable oil or lard for the beef drippings for a different flavor profile.
- Do not open the oven door while baking to prevent the puddings from collapsing.
- Yorkshire Puddings are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven as they can lose their crisp texture when cooled.
- Use cold batter straight from the refrigerator to maximize puffing during baking.
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
