Perfect Popovers
Perfect Popovers is rated
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Servings:
6
Makes 12 popovers.
It's easy to prepare moist, airy popovers with crisp, golden domes when you use the right pan. Our aluminized-steel pan delivers a quick burst of heat, which converts the moisture in the batter to steam, causing it to "pop over" the sides and rise dramatically. The tapered cups are set apart to promote air circulation. For best results, don't overfill the cups; do place the pan on the center oven rack; and don't open the oven door during baking.
Popovers are a classic accompaniment for the Thanksgiving feast, and they're also delicious for breakfast, paired with butter and jam. Or serve them alongside soups and stews.
Popovers are a classic accompaniment for the Thanksgiving feast, and they're also delicious for breakfast, paired with butter and jam. Or serve them alongside soups and stews.
Ingredients:
- 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 6 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- Unsalted butter for serving (optional)
Directions:
Preheat an oven to 450°F. Spray the wells of a standard 6-cup popover pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pour 1/2 tsp. of the melted butter into each cup.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk, then whisk in 2 Tbs. of the melted butter.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then whisk in the egg mixture. Whisk vigorously until smooth, about 2 minutes. Divide the batter among the prepared cups and bake for 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F and bake for 15 minutes more. Remove from the oven and invert the pan onto a wire rack.
Let the pan cool, then spray the wells with nonstick cooking spray, pour 1/2 tsp. of the melted butter into each one, and bake the remaining batter. Serve immediately with butter.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk, then whisk in 2 Tbs. of the melted butter.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then whisk in the egg mixture. Whisk vigorously until smooth, about 2 minutes. Divide the batter among the prepared cups and bake for 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F and bake for 15 minutes more. Remove from the oven and invert the pan onto a wire rack.
Let the pan cool, then spray the wells with nonstick cooking spray, pour 1/2 tsp. of the melted butter into each one, and bake the remaining batter. Serve immediately with butter.
Makes 12 popovers.
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Rated 5 out of
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White Buffalo from
Popovers that Pop!
I've been making popovers for years. Sometimes they pop sometimes they don't. This recipe works, although I did adjust the amounts as I felt this recipe is a bit too eggy. Follow the same recipe but use only two eggs plus one egg white. Cook at 450 deg, reduce heat to 325 for 10 minutes. Perfect!
Date published: 2023-12-25
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Rachel from
3rd time is the charm
I have been experimenting with popover recipes, this one by far yielded the best results. The recipe doesn't mention it but you should follow the other popover tips: 1) let the batter set for at least 30 minutes before baking; 2) heat the pans in the oven for 5 minutes before adding batter; 3) do not under any circumstances open the oven once they start baking. Last - butter has a really low smoke point so either use clarifies butter, or another fat with higher smoke point like crisco or schmaltz
Date published: 2022-12-26
Rated 5 out of
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Delruel from
Great recipe, love the popover pans
I love this popover recipe. We have our own chickens and get up to 2-3 dozen eggs a day. So the 6-egg recipe is a great way to use the eggs we don't give away. They always turn out beautifully and yummy. I wouldn't make them without my trusty popover pans.
Date published: 2020-02-06
Rated 4 out of
5
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Matt from
A few more details
Recipe needs to include mixing ingredients at room temp, resting batter for 30-60 min, preheat pans until butter sizzles, then pour batter in. The rest makes these beauties
Date published: 2018-12-27
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MrsFlip from
Absolutely Perfect
I made these with a mini popover pan and they turned out just perfect. I decreased the baking time by a minute or two for each segment and just kept an eye on them. I like the smaller size popovers better and the pan I have makes 12
Date published: 2018-11-24
Rated 5 out of
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Kimberly from
They Really are Perfect!
I used this recipe to make my popovers and they turned out amazing! I may try adding a little shredded cheese next time too for a little variety.
Date published: 2018-11-11
Rated 1 out of
5
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kimtsstchr from
What happened? Bummer!
I followed directions. They never puffed up! What happened?
Date published: 2017-12-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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RHONDA from
The best recipe I have ever used for popovers.
I followed the recipe to a tee and my popovers turned out delightfully high and tasty. I used the same pans as pictured in this recipe and was able to fit both pans on the same rack of the oven for baking simultaneously.
Rhonda
Date published: 2017-05-31