Description
This classic Popovers Recipe produces irresistibly fluffy, golden treats with a dramatic rise and crispy crust. Made from simple pantry ingredients like flour, eggs, milk, salt, and butter, these light and airy popovers are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a savory side. Easy to prepare with quick mixing and baking steps, they are versatile and can be customized with sweet or savory add-ins. Impress your guests with bakery-quality popovers every time you bake them.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter (plus extra for greasing pan)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and ensure the eggs and milk are at room temperature to encourage maximum rise and better batter consistency.
- Mix the Batter: Whisk together eggs, milk, and salt until combined. Gradually add the flour, stirring gently to create a smooth, thin batter without lumps.
- Preheat the Oven and Pan: Heat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place your popover pan or muffin tin with a bit of butter inside for a few minutes until the butter sizzles and melts—this hot start is crucial for the popover’s dramatic rise.
- Pour and Bake: Carefully fill each cup about halfway with batter from the hot pan, then slide it immediately into the oven. Bake for 15 minutes at 450°F, then reduce the heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 15-20 minutes until deeply golden and puffed.
- Cool Slightly Before Serving: Remove from the oven and allow your popovers to cool just a bit before gently removing them from the tin to keep their structure intact and ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to help the batter mix evenly and achieve a better rise.
- Don’t overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay to avoid tough popovers.
- Preheating the pan with butter is essential to create a puffy, crisp shell.
- Avoid opening the oven door during baking to maintain consistent heat and proper rising.
- Serve popovers fresh out of the oven for maximum crispness and fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popover
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: popovers, homemade popovers, fluffy popovers, breakfast bread, baked treats, savory popovers, sweet popovers