Popovers

Okay, I know these are basic to some, but I truly had never made them till this week. My mom has talked so many times of how she made them as a little girl and I've always wanted to try them. They are simple and fun.

A few weeks back, a friend, Sugar Coma, introduced us to Yorkshire Pudding. Thinking that this must be the same thing mom was talking about, I started to research...what is the difference between Yorkshire Pudding and Popovers? Nothing really. They are the same thing except Yorkshire Pudding are the ones usually baked in the meat drippings. In fact you can pour the batter right into the drippings of a roast while it's cooking the last 30 min. and bake up the Yorkshire Pudding all around the roast. Who knew? Popovers are done without meat drippings, just with butter. That's what my research concluded but I'm far from an expert on this so I wouldn't be surprised if I'm totally wrong.

Regardless, these puff muffins are yummy! Mine in the picture didn't pop up as high as Sugar Coma's did and I think I know why. You're supposed to let the batter come to room temp. and well, I just didn't have time, I mean patience, to do that. So, let the batter come to room temp and here is a link to some great popover tips.

1 c whole milk (whole works best)
1 c flour
2 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
butter cut into little chunks

Whisk/beat eggs well. Combine flour, milk, and salt with the eggs. Let batter come to room temperature. Put a little chunk of butter into each muffin cup of a muffin tin. Place the muffin tin in oven while it is pre-heating to 435 degrees. This way the butter will melt. When the butter is melted, use a pastry brush to dip in each cup and brush the sides of the cup with the butter to prevent the muffins from sticking. Pour batter into muffin cups filling them about 1/2 full. This recipe should make about 12 regular popovers. Bake at 435 degrees for about 30 min. Popovers will bake up very puffy and will lightly brown on top. Remove from oven. Serve immediately with butter, jam, honey, etc. They are a bit hollow inside so you can also fill them.

They don't look like much but let me tell ya, the taste is so good!