Description
Classic Popovers are light, airy, and golden-brown baked rolls that are perfect as a delightful side dish. Made from a simple batter of flour, milk, eggs, and butter, they puff up beautifully in a hot oven to create a hollow center, making them ideal for savory or sweet accompaniments.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk (at room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted)
- Additional butter or oil for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Generously grease a popover pan or muffin tin with butter or oil and place it in the oven to preheat for about 5 minutes. This ensures the batter starts cooking immediately upon contact, helping the popovers rise.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt until well combined. This ensures even distribution of salt and prevents lumps in the batter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and room temperature milk together until well combined and slightly frothy. This incorporation of air helps in creating the light texture.
- Create Batter: Gradually whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a smooth, thin batter forms without lumps. Then, stir in the melted unsalted butter gently to incorporate fat for tenderness and flavor.
- Fill the Pan: Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and immediately fill each cup about halfway with the batter. The hot pan jump-starts the rise of the batter as it begins to bake.
- Initial Bake at High Heat: Place the pan back in the oven and bake for 15 minutes at 450°F (232°C). This high temperature causes the batter to puff up dramatically.
- Reduce Heat and Continue Baking: Without opening the oven door, reduce the temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until the popovers are puffed and golden brown. Avoid opening the oven to prevent collapsing.
- Release Steam and Serve: Once done, remove the popovers from the oven and immediately prick each one with a sharp knife to release steam, preventing sogginess. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best rise and texture.
- Do not open the oven door during baking to prevent the popovers from collapsing.
- For a savory twist, add a pinch of grated cheese or fresh herbs like thyme or chives to the batter.
- Fill the pan only halfway as the batter rises significantly during baking.
- Prick the popovers immediately after baking to release steam and keep them crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popover
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
