Description
Classic Popovers are light, airy rolls made with simple ingredients and baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a breakfast treat or a savory side, these popovers have a crisp exterior and a tender, hollow interior that’s ideal for pairing with butter, jam, or soups.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk (at room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (plus more for greasing pan)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a popover pan or standard muffin tin inside while it heats to get it nice and hot.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt to evenly distribute the seasoning.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and room temperature whole milk until fully blended and smooth.
- Create Batter: Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until the batter is smooth without lumps. Stir in the melted butter gently.
- Rest Batter: Allow the batter to rest for 10–15 minutes to improve texture while the oven completes preheating.
- Prepare Pan: Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and grease each cup thoroughly with butter to prevent sticking and promote browning.
- Fill Cups: Fill each cup about halfway with batter to allow room for puffing during baking.
- Bake High Heat: Bake the popovers at 450°F (230°C) for 15 minutes without opening the oven door to create steam and enable maximum rise.
- Reduce Heat and Continue Baking: Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until popovers are deep golden brown and fully puffed.
- Release Steam and Serve: Remove the popovers from the oven and gently pierce each one with a knife to release the trapped steam. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients to achieve optimal batter consistency and rise.
- Do not open the oven door during baking to prevent popovers from collapsing.
- Popovers are delicious served with butter and jam for breakfast or as a savory side alongside soups and roasts.
