Popovers
Description: There’s nothing quite like a good popover right from the oven, hot and steaming. Recipe courtesy of Cuisine Magazine. Haven’t personally tried this recipe, it was posted by request.
Recipe Category: Quick Breads
Keywords: Breads, Grains, Healthy, Less than 60 Minutes, Oven, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1 1/4 cups |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Milk | 1 1/4 cups |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 151.8
- Fat Content: 3.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 77.6mg
- Sodium Content: 242.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 22.4g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 0.2g
- Protein Content: 6.5g
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Instructions:
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Mix flour and salt together in a medium bowl.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, ensuring they are well mixed.
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Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
- Create a hollow space in the middle of the flour mixture to prepare for the wet ingredients.
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Beat eggs slightly and add in 1/2 cup milk.
- Take 2 eggs and beat them slightly, then add 1/2 cup of milk to the beaten eggs.
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Gradually work this into the flour, whisking until it’s smooth.
- Slowly pour the egg and milk mixture into the hollow in the flour mixture, whisking continuously until a smooth batter forms.
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Whisk in the remaining milk.
- Gradually incorporate the remaining 3/4 cup of milk into the batter, continuing to whisk until the mixture is well combined.
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(Optional) If you’d like a cheese popover, add 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan and a dash of cayenne.
- For a cheesy variation, add 1/2 cup of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese and a dash of cayenne pepper to the batter, stirring until evenly distributed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Heat oven to 450 degrees.
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking.
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Preheat popover pan for 10 minutes.
- Place your popover pan in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to ensure it’s thoroughly heated before adding the batter.
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When hot, brush popover cups with softened butter.
- Once the pan is hot, remove it from the oven and brush the inside of each popover cup with softened butter, ensuring even coverage.
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Fill cups 2/3 full.
- Carefully pour the prepared batter into each popover cup, filling them approximately 2/3 full to allow room for rising.
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Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Place the filled popover pan back into the oven and bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, allowing the popovers to puff up and begin to brown.
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Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 10-15 minutes longer.
- After 15 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) and continue baking the popovers for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fully cooked.
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Note: Do not open oven door until popovers are done.
- Avoid opening the oven door during the baking process, as the cool air can cause the popovers to collapse prematurely.
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The cool air will drop the temperature quickly and they’ll collapse.
- Allow the popovers to cool slightly in the pan before removing them, as they may collapse if removed too soon. Enjoy your freshly baked popovers hot from the oven!
These delightful popovers are a breeze to make and are sure to impress your family and friends with their light and airy texture. Whether served plain or with a savory cheese twist, they make a delicious addition to any meal or snack time. So, preheat your oven and get ready to indulge in these irresistible treats! 🥖🧀
