Description
This Easy Yorkshire Pudding recipe delivers light and airy puddings with a crisp golden exterior and soft interior. Made from simple pantry staples like flour, eggs, milk, and a touch of fat, these classic British treats are perfect alongside roast dinners or enjoyed on their own with gravy.
Ingredients
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Batter Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
Cooking Fat
- ¼ cup butter (or beef drippings, bacon fat, or a combination of butter and oil)
Instructions
- Whisk Batter: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup whole milk, 3 large eggs, and 1 ½ teaspoons of salt. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Set aside to rest for 20 minutes to allow the batter to develop.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Fat: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Remove all racks from the oven except the lowest one. Pour ¼ cup of butter or your chosen fat into a 10-inch skillet or evenly divide it among a 12-cup muffin tin. Place the skillet or muffin pan into the preheated oven.
- Heat Fat in Oven: Bake the fat in the oven for 5 minutes, allowing the butter or drippings to melt completely and heat until shimmering. This step ensures the Yorkshire puddings will puff up properly.
- Whisk Batter Again and Pour: Carefully remove the hot skillet or muffin pan from the oven. Whisk the batter again briefly to reincorporate any settled ingredients. Immediately pour all the batter into the hot skillet or distribute evenly into the muffin cups.
- Bake Yorkshire Pudding: Return the skillet or muffin pan to the oven and bake for 25 minutes, without opening the oven door, until the puddings have puffed up significantly and turned a deep golden brown.
- Serve: Serve the Yorkshire puddings hot and immediately to retain their puffed texture and crisp edges. They pair wonderfully with roast beef, gravy, or any hearty meal.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure the fat is very hot before adding the batter.
- Do not open the oven door while baking as this may cause the puddings to deflate.
- Resting the batter allows the gluten to relax and produces lighter puddings.
- You can substitute whole milk with buttermilk for a slightly tangy flavor.
- Use beef drippings or bacon fat to impart a rich, savory flavor typical of traditional Yorkshire puddings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: Yorkshire pudding, British side dish, easy Yorkshire pudding recipe, roast dinner side, classic Yorkshire pudding, baking Yorkshire pudding
