Yorkshire Pudding

3 steps · 45 min total

1. 01

   Prepare the Batter

   Preheat your oven to 400–450°F. Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and milk together, then gradually whisk this wet mixture into the dry ingredients until you have a smooth batter.
2. 02

   Heat the Drippings

   Pour the 1/2 cup pan drippings into your Yorkshire pudding tray (a muffin or cupcake tray works too). Place the tray in the preheated oven until the drippings are shimmering and very hot.

   Carefully remove the hot tray from the oven. Spoon a couple of tablespoons of the hot drippings into each section of your pan, ensuring each well has enough fat for the batter to sizzle.

3. 03

   Bake the Puddings

   Immediately pour the prepared batter into the hot drippings in each section. Return the tray to the oven and cook for about 20 minutes. This part is crucial: do not open the oven door at all during baking, or your puddings will collapse and turn out flat and doughy.