Indulge in the delectable flavors of a classic English dish with this comprehensive guide to creating the perfect Yorkshire pudding. A beloved accompaniment to traditional Sunday roasts and a delightful addition to various savory meals, this batter-based dish is characterized by its golden-brown and crispy exterior, soft and fluffy interior, and irresistible eggy flavor. With step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and a focus on capturing the essence of a traditional English recipe passed down through generations, this article will empower you to master the art of crafting this iconic dish and delight your taste buds with every bite.
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TRADITIONAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING
As legend has it, Yorkshire puddings were traditionally cooked in a pan of fat, at the bottom of a hearth, underneath a large piece of roasting beef. The smoky heat from the fire, along with all the other goodness dripping into the pan from the meat, must've made for quite a delicious pastry. Though limited by modern ovens, we can still come close to the original by using real rendered beef fat, without which you're just eating a popover.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Popovers and Yorkshire Pudding Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk eggs and salt together in a bowl until light and frothy. Whisk in flour and milk until smooth and lump-free; batter will be thin and barely coat the back of a spoon.
- Transfer batter to a 4-cup measuring cup and chill in the refrigerator, at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Fill each cup of a 12-cup nonstick muffin tin with 1 tablespoon melted beef fat; use your finger to grease the sides and tops of the cups. Place the muffin tin on a baking sheet.
- Heat in the preheated oven on the middle rack until fat is smoking hot, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and fill each muffin cup halfway full with batter.
- Bake pudding in the preheated oven until browned and fully puffed, about 25 minutes more. Remove from the oven and immediately poke a hole in the center of each to release steam. Serve hot, warm, or room-temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 81.5 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 198.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
MY MUM'S EASY AND TRADITIONAL ENGLISH YORKSHIRE PUDDING
Exactly as the title says, this is my Mum's Traditional English Yorkshire Pudding recipe and it is so easy. It is slightly different from my Toad-in-the-Hole batter recipe, the Yorkshire puddings in this recipe are lighter. (You need a more substantial batter for the addition of sausages!!) I have held off posting this for a while as it is so easy, but it works -please see my photo's! The great thing about this recipe is that it works on equal measures of volume and so there is no weighing or measuring as such. So, if there are only two of you, use a very small cup - if there are a crowd of you, use a big cup, jug or a mug!! Easy! One tip - ALWAYS make sure the oil/fat is SIZZLING hot before you pour in your batter; preheat your tins with the oil/fat before pouring in your batter......that's about it really! NOTE: (I have made the yield between 8-16 individual Yorkshire puddings, depending on the size cup you use. A tip - 4 beaten eggs will make about 8 to 10 Yorkshires.) N.B. My first reviewer quite rightly stated that Yorkshires are often cooked in a large dish/tin; traditionally UNDERNEATH the meat drippings actually!! But, my grandmother & my Mum also made very Traditional Yorkshires in special tins - as photographed; as I understand it, popovers are baked in smaller diameter tins - Yorkshire Pudding Tins have a diameter of at least 4" wide & generally only have 4 holes in a tray!!
Provided by French Tart
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 8-16 Yorkshire Puddings, 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 240C,475F or gas mark 9. (If you are cooking roast beef and/or roast potatoes, make sure the beef has been removed to "rest" before carving and that the potatoes are moved down to the bottom shelf and NEED browning still.).
- Pour a scant amount of oil or dripping into your Yorkshire Pudding tins.(A large roasting tin can be used too. If you do not have a Yorkshire Pudding tin which has 4 wide and shallow cups of about 4" in diameter, then use a large muffin tin.).
- Put the tin into the pre-heated oven about 5 minutes before you want to cook the Yorkshire Puddings.
- Empty the flour, salt & pepper into a large roomy bowl.
- Make a dip in the centre and add the beaten eggs bit by bit, mixing as you go along.
- Add the water/milk mixture gradually and whisk in between each addition.
- Keep whisking until all the liquids have been added. The batter may still be lumpy - this does not matter.
- Cover and leave to rest for up to 1 hour.
- Just before cooking, whisk thoroughly again to break down any lumps & add some more air.
- Carefully take out the tin/s. Pour the batter into the tin/s and QUICKLY return to the oven.
- Cook for about 20 minutes until well risen and golden brown. DO NOT open the oven in the first 10-15 minutes or they will DROP!
- If you have two tins cooking, rotate the tins from top to bottom shelves after the 10-15 minutes so they cook evenly.
- Serve with Roast Beef and lashings of gravy!
- Can also be served with any Roast Dinner - we love them with Roast Chicken - see photos!
GRANDMA'S YORKSHIRE PUDDING
These are delicious Yorkies! Very easy too! Serve with roast beef or pork, as this recipe requires meat drippings.
Provided by IBELLIBIE
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Popovers and Yorkshire Pudding Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place about a tablespoon of beef drippings into each cup of a 6 cup muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs until well blended. Stir in the milk, flour and salt. Fill the muffin cups about half way.
- Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 102.9 mg, Fat 42.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 487.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
BEST YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS
The secret to getting gloriously puffed-up Yorkshire puddings is to have the fat sizzling hot and don't open the oven door!
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Side dish
Time 25m
Yield Makes 8 large puds or 24 small
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 230C/fan 210C/gas 8.
- Drizzle a little sunflower oil evenly into two 4-hole Yorkshire pudding tins or two 12-hole non-stick muffin tins and place in the oven to heat through.
- To make the batter, tip 140g plain flour into a bowl and beat in 4 eggs until smooth.
- Gradually add 200ml milk and carry on beating until the mix is completely lump-free. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the batter into a jug, then remove the hot tins from the oven. Carefully and evenly pour the batter into the holes.
- Place the tins back in the oven and leave undisturbed for 20-25 mins until the puddings have puffed up and browned.
- Serve immediately. You can now cool them and freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.12 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- To make sure your Yorkshire puddings rise properly, use a hot oven and don't open the oven door during cooking.
- The batter should be thin and runny, so don't over-mix it.
- Make sure the fat is hot before adding the batter to the pan.
- Use a deep muffin tin or Yorkshire pudding tin for best results.
- Serve your Yorkshire puddings immediately with your favorite gravy.
Conclusion:
Yorkshire pudding is a classic British dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be served with a variety of gravies and fillings. With a little practice, you can make perfect Yorkshire puddings every time.
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