Perfect Popovers
Discover the magic of bakery-style "Perfect Popovers," a simple yet impressive recipe that celebrates light and airy perfection. These golden beauties are crafted with just six pantry staples—flour, milk, eggs, butter, salt, and a touch of nonstick spray—but deliver an irresistibly crisp, hollow bite that's sure to impress. By preheating the pan and mixing a silky-smooth, room-temperature batter, you'll achieve that signature puff and delicate structure every time. Ideal for brunches, holiday feasts, or as a side for creamy soups, these popovers bake up in just 40 minutes and are best enjoyed straight out of the oven. For flawlessly risen popovers, follow the step-by-step tips like resisting the urge to open the oven door. Elevate your bread game and savor these airy delights today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- as needed Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Place a rack in the lower third of the oven and position a popover pan or muffin tin on the rack while the oven preheats.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth and combined. Make sure the milk and eggs are at room temperature to help the batter come together easily.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking constantly, until a thin, smooth batter forms. Do not overmix, as this can cause dense popovers.
Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and spray each cup lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
Pour the batter into the hot pan, filling each cup about halfway. Work quickly to retain the heat in the pan and oven.
Place the pan back into the oven and bake for 15 minutes at 450°F (232°C). Do not open the oven door during this time, as the popovers need steady heat to rise properly.
After 15 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the popovers are deep golden brown and firm to the touch.
Remove the popovers from the oven and serve immediately. If desired, poke a small hole in the side of each popover to release steam and prevent them from becoming soggy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.7 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 432 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 827 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.9 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 32.5 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 375 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 636 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
