Description
Classic golden popovers with a crisp exterior and airy, soft interior. Made from a simple batter of eggs, milk, flour, and butter, these delightful pastries rise beautifully in the oven to create a light and fluffy treat, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side accompaniment.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour (240g)
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk (room temperature, 16 oz.)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 Tbsp butter (melted)
Others
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients and Preheat Oven: Gather all the ingredients ensuring the milk and eggs are at room temperature for optimal rising. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to ensure it is hot enough to create steam that helps the popovers puff up.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined. This creates the base of your batter.
- Add Flour Gradually: Slowly add the flour to the wet ingredients while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. The batter should be smooth and slightly runny.
- Incorporate Melted Butter and Rest Batter: Stir in the melted butter until fully mixed and allow the batter to rest at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes. This resting period helps the flour hydrate and improves the texture of the popovers.
- Heat the Muffin Tin: Place a muffin tin in the preheated oven for about 3 minutes to get it very hot, which helps the popovers rise.
- Prepare the Tin and Fill: Carefully remove the hot muffin tin from the oven and spray each cup thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Immediately fill each cup about ¾ full with the batter, working quickly to take advantage of the hot tin.
- Bake at High Temperature: Bake the popovers at 450°F (232°C) for 15 minutes without opening the oven door. The steam generated creates the rising effect essential for popovers.
- Lower Temperature and Continue Baking: After 15 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for an additional 15 to 18 minutes until the popovers are golden brown, puffed up, and fully set.
- Serve Immediately: Remove from the oven and serve the popovers immediately while warm to prevent them from collapsing. Enjoy plain or topped with butter, honey, or jam as desired.
Notes
- Using room temperature milk and eggs helps the batter rise better.
- Do not open the oven door during the initial high-temperature bake to ensure the popovers puff up properly.
- Filling the muffin cups about ¾ full prevents overflow and allows room for expansion.
- Serve popovers immediately after baking for best texture; they may deflate as they cool.
- You can experiment with toppings such as herb butter, savory spreads, or sweet jams.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-33 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
