Popovers
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5
Popovers
Description
The Popovers recipe involves combining room-temperature eggs, milk, and salt, then mixing in flour and melted butter to form a smooth batter. Resting the batter before baking allows better steam development, which is crucial for their characteristic puffiness. The oven heats to 450°F, and preheated, buttered popover pans help create an immediate rise when the batter is poured in. Baking at a high temperature initially and then reducing it ensures the popovers develop a golden crust and maintain a hollow, tender interior. Piercing the tops after baking releases steam to prevent sogginess.
The result is a light, hollow pastry with a crisp exterior that can be served with a variety of toppings like butter, honey, or jam. This makes popovers a pleasant addition to breakfast or brunch tables, offering textural contrast and subtle buttery flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 egg at room temperature, large
- 1½ cups milk at room temperature
- ¾ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, plus more for the pan, unsalted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and salt until no streaks of egg white remain. Add the flour and whisk to combine, then whisk in the melted butter until smooth. Let the batter rest while the oven preheats.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and position a rack in the lower third. Generously grease one 12-cup or two 6-cup popover pans with butter.
- When the oven is preheated, place the prepared popover pans in the oven and bake for 2 minutes.
- Remove the hot pans from the oven and use a ¼-cup measuring cup to evenly divide the batter among the wells, filling them about halfway full. Place on the low oven rack and bake for 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (do not open the oven door) and bake for 10 more minutes, or until the popovers are puffed and golden brown.
- Pierce the tops with a sharp knife to release the steam, then serve immediately. We love these with butter, honey, and/or jam.
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Overall Rating
5
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