Golden, crisp, and deliciously airy, these homemade popovers are the best addition to any meal! Made with a simple egg batter, popovers have a buttery texture and the perfect chew! If fluffy and chewy bread is your thing, you’re going to love these popovers! They’re such a fun twist on a classic dinner roll! You’ll have to try my homemade Yorkshire pudding next. Focaccia and pretzel rolls are great options as well!
What are Popovers?
If you’ve never had them before, popovers are a light and fluffy pastry made with egg batter. It’s also the American version of Yorkshire pudding! The only difference between the two recipes is that Yorkshire pudding uses beef drippings in the batter to make it slightly more savory! I personally love the flavor of popovers. Just simple, buttery goodness! Although popovers are the textbook definition of light and airy, you don’t need yeast or baking soda to leaven them! The steam interacting with the egg batter is what gives them the perfect rise. They’re great for a breakfast treat, brunch, afternoon tea, or serving alongside hearty meals like a Sunday pot roast! They’re such a fun switch-up from the traditional dinner roll. You’ll have to try them out for Thanksgiving this year!
Popover Ingredients
Easily, the best part of this popover recipe is the fact that you only need 5 simple ingredients to whip up a batch. It’s one of my favorite side dishes to make because I know I have everything ready to go in my pantry! You can find exact measurements for each ingredient in the recipe card below.
Large Eggs: Eggs help bind all of the ingredients together and give popovers their signature rise!Whole Milk: The fat content in whole milk will make your popovers soft and tender.Salt: Just a pinch will keep your batch of popovers from tasting bland.All-Purpose Flour: All-purpose flour gives popovers texture that is light and airy while still having the perfect amount of chew. I wouldn’t recommend using low-protein flour like cake flour here because it makes popovers too delicate to rise properly.Unsalted Butter: Adds rich flavor and a tender texture.
How to Make Popovers
Popovers are really simple to make! I’ve also added some tips below to ensure that you make a perfect batch! You’re going to love how they turn out. A golden, crispy exterior and soft, chewy center make them one of my favorite baked goods!
Give Them Room To Rise: Arrange the racks in your oven so the popovers have plenty of room to rise without interference. I like to place the baking rack in the bottom third of the oven and remove any racks that are above it, just in case the popovers end up rising a whole bunch.Let The Batter Rest: Allow the batter to rest for 10-15 minutes before adding to the hot popover pan. This will help yield a more tender popover. Room Temperature Ingredients: Use room temperature ingredients to ensure the batter blends well. If the milk is cold, warm is gently in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Let The Steam Escape: Right when the popovers come out of the oven, use a sharp knife to poke a hole in the top of each of them. I twisted the knife just slightly to enlarge the opening. Once I saw steam escape from the top, I knew the hole was large enough. If you don’t prick the popovers, the steam will be trapped inside and can make your popovers soggy. Use a Muffin Tin: While popover pans allow the popovers to have that classic tall and thin shape, if you don’t have one, a muffin pan works just as well!Serve With: I like the classic pairing of a popover and some butter, but you can add cinnamon honey butter or a drizzle of caramel sauce if you want them to be sweet!
At Room Temperature: Popovers may be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days, though they are best consumed when fresh out of the oven!
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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
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