Chef John's Popovers

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Chef John's Popovers
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 14, 2023

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease 6 muffin cups with butter.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the eggs and half-and-half. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Stir in the melted butter. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

  • Popovers are a classic American recipe, often served at breakfast or as a snack.
  • The name “popover” comes from the fact that they “pop” over the sides of the muffin pan while baking.
  • Popovers can be made with different ingredients, such as cheese or herbs, to customize the flavor.