Description
Crispy, golden Yorkshire pudding elevates British Sunday roasts with its light, airy texture and rich flavor. Buttery batter rises magnificently in hot ovens, creating a classic side dish that delights diners with its simple yet elegant charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 140 grams (5 ounces) plain flour
- 200 milliliters (6.8 fluid ounces) whole milk
Seasoning:
- Salt
- Pepper
Cooking Oil:
- Sunflower oil
Instructions
- Prepare a robust muffin tin by generously coating each cavity with oil, then place in an oven heated to 230°C until the surface becomes intensely hot and slightly smoking.
- In a mixing vessel, sift together flour, season with salt and a pinch of ground pepper, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Crack fresh eggs into a separate container, whisk vigorously with milk until completely smooth and integrated.
- Gradually pour liquid ingredients into the flour mixture, stirring continuously to eliminate any potential lumps and create a silky, consistent batter.
- Allow the mixture to rest at room temperature for 20-30 minutes, which helps develop deeper flavor and lighter texture.
- Carefully distribute the batter into the scorching hot oil-filled muffin tin compartments, filling each section approximately halfway to ensure proper rising.
- Transfer the tin to the preheated oven, baking for 20-25 minutes without opening the oven door to maintain consistent heat and optimal rising.
- Once golden and dramatically puffed, remove from oven and serve immediately while piping hot, or cool completely for potential freezing and future reheating.
Notes
- Chill ingredients beforehand to ensure a crispier, more puffy texture that rises beautifully.
- Rest batter at room temperature to let gluten relax, creating lighter, airier puddings with better volume.
- Avoid opening oven during baking to prevent deflation and maintain high heat crucial for perfect rising.
- Use vegetable oil or beef drippings for authentic flavor, with drippings giving a richer, more traditional taste profile.
- Prep Time: 25-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 207 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg