Popovers
Popovers are light, airy rolls with a crisp exterior and hollow, tender interior. Made with a simple egg, milk, and flour batter, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a dinner side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 popovers
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted)
- Cooking spray or additional butter for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a popover or muffin pan in the oven to heat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and melted butter until well combined.
- Add flour and salt and mix until the batter is smooth and thin like pancake batter.
- Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and grease each cup well.
- Fill each cup about halfway with batter.
- Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes without opening the oven.
- Reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
Add shredded cheese like Gruyère or cheddar for cheesy popovers.Mix in herbs such as thyme or chives for a savory twist.Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar for a sweet version.Use whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor.Add vanilla or lemon zest for a fragrant touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popover
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/popovers/
