Yorkshire pudding
- Vegetarian
- Energy Kcal 201
- Carbohydrates g 13.8
- of which sugars g 1.1
- Protein g 4.9
- Fats g 14.1
- of which saturated fat g 2.55
- Fiber g 0.4
- Cholesterol mg 76
- Sodium mg 101
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Prep time: 5 min
- Cook time: 45 min
- Makes: 12 pieces
- Cost: Very low
PRESENTATION
When it comes to Sunday dinners in Britain, the Yorkshire pudding recipe is, I gotta say, an absolute classic. It's been cherished for generations. Really, it has. Known for its crispy exterior and airy center, this dish is a British side dish served alongside roast beef and traditional accompaniments. And look, the magic lies in how the traditional Yorkshire pudding puffs up in the oven. You know, it's achieved by pouring the batter into sizzling hot oil—makes all the difference.
This technique creates golden edges and a hollow center that's just perfect for filling with rich brown gravy. The batter is pretty simple, to be honest—just eggs, milk, and flour—but everyone has their own secret for the best Yorkshire pudding recipe. Some folks say it's like a popover, but the easy Yorkshire pudding has its own charm. Honestly, in England, especially in the north, nailing the texture is a big deal—light and moist inside, never dense. Really really good.
Some regions even bake a large pudding in a big pan, slicing it up and topping it with gravy or veggies. And the flavor? The tangy drippings mingling with the crispy bite—it's super super satisfying. This dish is all about contrast—the tender inside and the golden shell, especially when it soaks up all those delicious roast juices. It's a staple of the Sunday roast that always, no question, sparks conversation. Yorkshire pudding offers a taste of British tradition that’s both comforting and versatile, and it’s sure to impress. Serve it with roast meats, and you've got a dish that never fails to delight.
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- INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for 12 Puddings
- Whole milk 0.8 cup (200 g)
- Type 00 flour 1 ½ cup (200 g)
- Vegetable oil 0.67 cup (140 g)
- Eggs 8.5 oz (240 g) - (approximately 4)
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
How to prepare Yorkshire pudding
To prepare Yorkshire pudding, take a non-stick muffin tin and pour the vegetable oil inside, distributing it evenly among the compartments 1. Place the tray in a static oven preheated to 392°F and heat the oil for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the eggs and milk in a bowl 2, add salt 3 and pepper
and mix with a hand whisk 4, then also incorporate the flour 5 and mix again until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous batter 6.
After 15 minutes, remove the tray from the oven, being very careful not to burn yourself with the boiling oil, and pour the batter into the compartments up to halfway up 7. The batter will start cooking, so immediately place the tray back in the oven and continue cooking for about 30 minutes, without ever opening the oven. Once baked, the puddings will be nicely puffed 8 and then will tend to deflate to assume their characteristic irregular shape 9: let them cool slightly before removing and serving your Yorkshire pudding!