Description
Indulge in fluffy Yorkshire puddings with crispy edges. Perfect for Sunday roast with beef drippings. Easy, comforting, crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk (room temperature)
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons beef drippings, lard, or vegetable oil (for the pan)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the batter In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until light and frothy. This aeration helps create lift in your Yorkshire puddings. Gradually add the milk while continuing to whisk. Sift in the flour and salt, then whisk vigorously until completely smooth with no lumps remaining. The batter should have the consistency of heavy cream – not too thick or too thin. Transfer to a pitcher for easy pouring later, cover, and let rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes (or refrigerate overnight).
- Step 2: Preheat oven and pans Position a rack in the middle of your oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). This high temperature is non-negotiable for proper rising! Place your muffin tin or Yorkshire pudding tray in the oven to heat up. Once hot, carefully remove the pan and add approximately 1/4 teaspoon of beef drippings or oil to each cup. Return to the oven for 10 minutes until the fat is smoking hot.
- Step 3: Fill and bake When your fat is sizzling hot, remove the pan from the oven and quickly pour the batter into each cup, filling them about halfway. Work rapidly so the pan doesn’t cool down. Immediately return to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes without opening the door. Your Yorkshire puddings will dramatically rise and turn golden brown with crisp edges and hollow centers.
- Step 4: Serve immediately For the crispiest results, serve your Yorkshire puddings straight from the oven. If you must wait, place them on a wire rack instead of a plate to prevent soggy bottoms. They’re traditional with roast beef and gravy, but delicious alongside any main course that has a sauce or gravy to catch in their hollow centers.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pudding
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 185mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 76mg