Description
Classic Popovers are light, airy, and golden brown bread made from a simple batter of eggs, milk, flour, and butter. Perfect as a side dish, these popovers boast a crisp exterior and a soft, hollow interior, ideal for serving with butter, jam, or alongside hearty soups and stews.
Ingredients
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Popovers
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- Extra butter or non-stick spray for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Place a standard 6-cup popover pan or a muffin tin inside the oven as it heats to ensure the pan becomes very hot, which is essential for the popovers’ rise.
- Prepare the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until they become light and foamy. Add the room temperature milk and melted butter to the eggs, whisking until combined. Gradually whisk in the flour and salt until the batter is smooth and thin, similar to the consistency of crepe batter.
- Grease the hot pan: Carefully remove the heated pan from the oven. Lightly grease each cup with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking and help with browning.
- Fill the cups: Immediately fill each cup about halfway with the prepared batter. The hot pan and the thin batter are critical for creating the characteristic popover puffiness.
- Bake at high temperature: Place the pan back in the oven and bake at 450°F for 15 minutes. Do not open the oven door during this time to prevent the popovers from collapsing.
- Lower the temperature and continue baking: After 15 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the popovers are puffed up and have a deep golden brown color.
- Finish and serve: Remove the popovers from the oven. Pierce each one with a knife to release steam, preventing them from becoming soggy. Serve immediately, ideally with butter, jam, or as an accompaniment to soups and stews.
Notes
- For the best popover rise, ensure eggs and milk are at room temperature to improve batter consistency and oven spring.
- Preheating the pan is vital to achieve maximum puffiness and crispiness.
- Do not open the oven door during the initial baking phase to avoid collapse.
- Popovers are best served fresh and immediately after baking for an ideal texture.
- Popovers make a delicious side for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, complementing both sweet and savory dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
