Indulge in the delightfully fluffy and golden-brown Yorkshire pudding with this easy hi-rise recipe. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this classic British side dish is perfect to accompany your Sunday roast or any festive meal. With a soft and airy interior and a crispy exterior, these Yorkshire puddings will impress your family and friends. The secret to their impressive height lies in the high oven temperature and a little patience. Get ready to enjoy the best Yorkshire pudding you've ever tasted!
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons beef drippings or vegetable oil
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a 12-cup muffin tin in the oven to heat up.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy.
- Gradually add the flour while whisking continuously until well combined.
- Slowly pour in the milk while whisking to form a smooth batter.
- Season the batter with salt and pepper, and whisk again until incorporated.
- Remove the hot muffin tin from the oven and add 1/2 teaspoon of beef drippings or vegetable oil to each cup.
- Carefully pour the batter into the hot muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Place the muffin tin back into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the Yorkshire puddings have risen and turned golden brown.
- Avoid opening the oven door during baking to prevent the puddings from deflating.
- Once done, remove the Yorkshire puddings from the oven and serve immediately while they are still puffed up and crispy.
- Enjoy them as a delicious side dish with your favorite roast dinner or alongside a mouthwatering beef stew!
Interesting Facts
Yorkshire pudding is a traditional British dish that originated in Yorkshire, England.
Traditionally, Yorkshire puddings were served as a starter to fill up the diners before the main course.
The Yorkshire pudding batter is similar to a popover or pancake batter.
The high oven temperature and preheated muffin tin are essential for achieving the impressive rise of the puddings.
Yorkshire puddings are often used to make 'Toad in the Hole,' a dish where sausages are baked in a large Yorkshire pudding batter.