Description
Yorkshire pudding, a classic British delicacy, showcases simple ingredients creating culinary magic. Home cooks can master this crispy, golden side dish with patience and proper technique.
Ingredients
Scale
- 23 tbsps (342 ml / 11.5 fl oz) beef drippings or vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) whole milk
- 1 cup (125 g / 4.4 oz) all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Batter Preparation: Whisk flour and salt in a mixing bowl, creating a central well. Crack eggs into the depression and gradually blend milk, stirring until the mixture becomes silky and uniform without any lumps.
- Resting Phase: Cover the batter and allow it to relax at room temperature for 30-40 minutes, enabling the mixture to develop optimal texture and rising potential.
- Oven Preparation: Position the oven rack centrally and heat to 425F (220C). Place a 12-cup muffin tin or Yorkshire pudding pan inside the oven to warm thoroughly.
- Fat Heating: Carefully add beef drippings or vegetable oil to each muffin compartment. Return the pan to the oven, heating until the fat becomes shimmering and intensely hot, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Batter Filling and Baking: Using protective oven mitts, remove the scorching pan and quickly pour batter into each cup, filling halfway. Return to the oven and bake without opening the door for 20-25 minutes until the puddings dramatically rise and turn golden brown.
- Serving: Immediately extract the puffy, crisp Yorkshire puddings from the oven. Serve hot as an accompaniment to roasted meats, perfect for soaking up rich gravies and enhancing traditional British culinary experiences.
Notes
- Prevent Lumpy Batter: Whisk ingredients thoroughly and strain the mixture if needed to ensure a silky-smooth consistency before resting.
- Temperature Matters: Use a screaming hot pan with sizzling oil to achieve maximum rise and crispy exterior – cold pans will result in flat, disappointing puddings.
- Avoid Opening Oven: Resist checking puddings during baking; sudden temperature drops can cause deflation and ruin the dramatic puffing process.
- Dairy Flexibility: Substitute dairy milk with plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk for lactose-free versions without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (+30 minutes resting)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg