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All you need are just 5 ingredients to make this traditional Yorkshire Pudding recipe. Come follow my easy step-by-step guide on how to make Yorkshire Puddings.

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Yorkshire Pudding

My kids love helping me make this Yorkshire Pudding recipe. They practically make the complete recipe themselves (aside from handling the hot pan). What they love most is sitting in front of the oven while watching the puddings quickly take form inside of the hot buttery muffin tins. they sit with anticipation and pick out the ones that they want to eat with their dinner.

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Yorkshire Pudding Questions Answered:

What is Yorkshire Pudding?

It’s a rich and savory dinner bread or roll that is served alongside equally rich meat like a pot roast or prime rib. It’s traditionally made from the pan drippings of meat while the meat cooks.

What do they call Yorkshire Puddings in America?

In America, we sometimes call them popovers. Although, I grew up in New England and we called them Yorkshire Puddings there.

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How to Make Yorkshire Puddings?

  1. In a medium bowl vigorously whisk together the eggs and milk until combined and a hom*ogeneous mixture forms, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Whisk in the flour and salt until combined and no flour pockets remain. Refrigerate the batter for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  3. Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat to 425 degrees F. Add 1/2 tablespoon of melted butter or beef drippings to each cup of a 12-cup muffin tin.
  4. Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven for 4 minutes. Then, moving quickly, remove the muffin tin from the oven and fill each muffin cup 3/4 of the way full with batter.
  5. Place the muffin tin back in the 425-degree oven and bake for 15 minutes. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the Yorkshire puddings are golden brown in color.
  6. Puncture each pudding with a wooden skewer, and then remove them from the pan and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm.

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Cook’s Note – Yorkshire Pudding Recipe:

  • My favorite way to make this recipe is by using beef pan drippings. The flavor that the drippings give to these savory puddings is beyond delicious. In a pinch, butter can be used as well.
  • These are best served warm and within minutes of them coming out of the oven. They will keep for about 2-3 days after baking them, but you will need to reheat them in the oven before serving.

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5 from 11 votes

Yorkshire Pudding Recipe

Author From my sister-in-law, Beth

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes

12 puddings

All you need are just 5 ingredients to make this traditional Yorkshire Pudding recipe. Come follow my easy step-by-step guide on how to make Yorkshire Puddings.

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 6 Tablespoons melted butter or beef drippings

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl vigorously whisk together the eggs and milk until combined and a hom*ogeneous mixture forms, about 1-2 minutes.

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  • Whisk in the flour and salt until combined and no flour pockets remain. Refrigerate the batter for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.

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  • Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat to 425 degrees F. Add 1/2 tablespoon of melted butter or beef drippings to each cup of a 12-cup muffin tin.

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  • Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven for 4 minutes. Then, moving quickly, remove the muffin tin from the oven and fill each muffin cup 3/4 of the way full with batter.

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  • Place the muffin tin back in the 425-degree oven and bake for 15 minutes. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the Yorkshire puddings are golden brown in color.

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  • Puncture each pudding with a wooden skewer, and then remove them from the pan and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1pudding | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 72mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 0.9mg

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This Yorkshire Pudding recipe first appeared on FFF on February 18, 2011. I have since updated the pictures, some of the originals are below.

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I’m Jillian, the creator behind Food Folks and Fun. I have over 30 years of experience cooking for others. There’s nothing I love more than cooking for my family. Food is love, and cooking isn’t just putting a meal on a plate: It’s putting a little part of myself into that meal.

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  1. Oh these look so good and seem so easy! My Nana used to make these every Sunday when we all went there for tea. Will have to give these a go

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  2. So cute! I love them. Thanks for linking up!

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  3. Angela, they are so easy!

    Happy Cooking,

    Jillian

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  4. Yummy, yum, yum!!

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  5. This is one of my favorite foods to make! In fact, I think I’ll go cook up a batch as soon as I hit “Post Comment” 🙂

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  6. Beef drippings will give this little cuties so much flavor, completely agree!

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  7. I have never tried making these with pan drippings! I am giving that a try for sure!

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  8. They look fabulous! I’m definitely making these for my family.

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  9. Lovely cute and yummy. Best breakfast idea ever. My kids would enjoy them too.v

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  10. As my first time makeing Yorkshire Pudding I didnt know what to expect.This was so easy and so good. I will make this again and again

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    1. So glad this recipe worked out well for you! Thanks for stopping by!

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  11. I’ve never made Yorkshire Pudding before and this recipe turned out beautifully! Just followed the instructions exactly. Wow!

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  12. I never knew that yorkshire pudding and popovers were the same thing. I love when I learn something new.

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  13. I grew up in New England, as well, but we always called them Popovers! Popovers are a little different from Yorkshire Pudding, as they rise high above the custard cup or there are special pans just for making Popovers. They are really delicious.

    I have had Yorkshire Pudding, though, and my first time was when I was in England and we went to this restaurant, (something on The Strand, but can’t quite remember), which at one time was only open to business men. Some years later, it was opened to women as well. We enjoyed a delicious roast of beef and they served the Yorkshire Pudding right at the table. It was baked in a long, oblong baking pan. It was out of this world. That was an experience that I’ll always remember.

    I’ll try making these little cuties, in the muffin pan, sometime soon. Thank you for sharing!

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    1. Hi Marilyn,

      I love how food can evoke memories; it seems like you had quite the meal while in England!
      I just returned from a trip to London and had Yorkshire Pudding with a “Sunday Roast” at a restaurant right on the Stand overlooking the Thames. I’ve had Yorkshire Pudding baked in a big pan, and as individuals like the recipe below.

      I hope you enjoy this recipe, thanks for stopping by! 🙂

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  14. Hi there, glad to see the Yorkshire pudding is popular in the States!
    If you prefer the puddings to rise more and be a bit crisper (as is tradition) try 4 medium eggs, 200ml milk (about 3/4 cup plus a tablespoon) and 1 cup of flour in the recipe above. Make sure the fat is smoking hot before pouring the mixture into tins, then bake at 450F for 20-25 minutes. Don’t be tempted to open the oven during cooking otherwise the puddings will loose their rise!

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    1. Hi Matt,
      Thanks for the tips!

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  15. These are the BEST! My go to recipe!

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FAQs

What is an individual Yorkshire pudding called? ›

Popovers are essentially the same things as Yorkshire puddings, but are made individually in a popover pan, which is similar to a muffin tin but with taller, straighter sides. The name comes from the fact that they “pop” over the top of the pan impressively.

What is Yorkshire pudding called in America? ›

History. The popover is an American version of Yorkshire pudding and similar batter puddings made in England since the 17th century, The oldest known reference to popovers dates to 1850. The first cookbook to print a recipe for popovers was in 1876.

Is it better to make Yorkshire pudding mix the day before? ›

You can make the batter up to 24 hours ahead, or use it straight away. If making ahead, cover and chill. Heat oven to 230C/210C fan/gas 8. Pour a little vegetable or sunflower oil into each hole of a muffin tray and heat for at least 10 minutes until hot.

Is Yorkshire pudding mix better thick or thin? ›

The consistency of the batter shouldn't be too thin or too thick. The best way to know whether or not you have the perfect consistency is to dip a spoon into the batter and see if the batter creates a thin layer on the back of the spoon.

What is the best fat to use for Yorkshire pudding? ›

What is best oil or fat for Yorkshire puddings? Gordon Ramsay's recipe calls for vegetable oil or beef dripping, but you can also use sunflower oil, lard or solid vegetable shortening. Avoid olive oil or butter as they burn easily and have low 'smoke' points.

What is the best oil for Yorkshire puddings? ›

Use a fat that will get hot enough to puff up the yorkies. Olive oil isn't the best choice, but sunflower or vegetable oil reach a higher temperature, which is essential for achieving the maximum reaction when the batter is added.

Is a German pancake the same as a Yorkshire pudding? ›

Dutch babies, popovers, German pancakes, Yorkshire pudding are all the same thing just different names. Technically these are all baked puddings and delicious. Try serving them with my delicious strawberry syrup.

What is the German version of Yorkshire pudding? ›

Somewhere between a Yorkshire pudding and a souffle, German puffs are a rich and satisfying dish. This is a quick and easy historical recipe that makes a tasty breakfast or brunch dish.

How do the English eat Yorkshire pudding? ›

As a first course, it can be served with onion gravy. For a main course, it may be served with meat and gravy, and is part of the traditional Sunday roast, but can also be filled with foods such as bangers and mash to make a meal. Sausages can be added to make toad in the hole.

Why do you let Yorkshire pudding batter rest? ›

Why It Works
  1. Resting the batter overnight is key for developing better flavor.
  2. Forget about cold batter: letting it rest at room temperature helps it rise taller as it bakes.
  3. A combination of milk and water gives the Yorkshire puddings extra rise and crispness.

Why do Yorkshire puddings go cakey? ›

I think everyone has or will make at least one flat Yorkshire pudding at some point. The most common reason is that it isn't hot enough. Sometimes because the oven door is open too long or the pan or fat isn't hot enough before the batter is added.

Why do my Yorkshire puddings not have a hole in the middle? ›

Room temperature vs cold batter: if your batter is at room temperature when it hits the hot pan, you will get a better rise with a crispier hollow pudding. If your batter is cold, your Yorkshires will be slightly more dense inside but with that perfect gravy-pooling cup shape.

Is milk or water better for Yorkshire puddings? ›

Yorkshire pudding batter has just three ingredients – milk, eggs and flour – but the addition of water can make the finished result puffy and light. The fat content of the milk and eggs brings richness, but it's the water that helps them crisp up.

Why do my Yorkshire puddings collapse when I take them out of the oven? ›

If it's as soon as you take it out, it's a problem with it being undercooked. If it takes a few minutes to deflate, it can be an issue with cooling them too quickly. You can get around this problem by taking a sharp knife or skewer and poking a couple of holes in the top of each one.

Why aren t my Yorkshire puddings fluffy? ›

Why don't my Yorkshire puddings rise? It's a common problem, so rest assured you're not alone. One of the main reasons why Yorkshires don't rise is because the oil isn't hot enough, so make sure it's bubbling and sizzling as you pour your batter in.

What's the difference between popovers and Yorkshire pudding? ›

Chef's Notes. The difference between popovers and Yorkshire puddings is that Yorkshires use the beef fat (the drippings from a beef roast). These popovers are a bit lighter in flavor and you can also prepare them before the roast is even done.

What are popovers called in England? ›

Yorkshire Pudding/ Popovers

Yorkshire Puddings are a staple in England with a Roast Dinner. Here in the US we know them as Popovers which are the same thing as the modern Yorkshire Pudding, except using a different pan.

What's the difference between cream puff and Yorkshire pudding? ›

Yorkshire Pudding is actually popover batter made with drippings from roast beef and baked in a large pan. Popover batter is quite thin. Cream puff dough, on the other hand, is thicker. Both the popover and the cream puff are leavened by the steam that forms in the first few minutes of baking.

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