Indulge in the delightful world of popovers, ethereal pastries that have captured the hearts of food enthusiasts for centuries. Originating from England in the 18th century, popovers were initially known as Yorkshire puddings, a versatile dish served with savory fillings like roast beef and gravy. As they gained popularity, popovers evolved into their own distinct category, characterized by their unique puffy shape and crisp exterior. This collection of recipes takes you on a culinary journey, exploring variations of this classic dish that cater to diverse tastes and preferences.
From the classic Neiman Marcus popovers, renowned for their towering height and delicate texture, to savory variations infused with herbs, cheese, and vegetables, this article offers a plethora of options to suit every occasion. For those with a sweet tooth, there are delectable dessert popovers filled with fruits, chocolate, and spices, promising a symphony of flavors in every bite. Each recipe is carefully crafted with detailed instructions, ensuring that both novice and experienced bakers can achieve picture-perfect popovers that will impress family and friends alike. So, embark on this culinary adventure, discover your favorite popover recipe, and experience the magic of these extraordinary pastries.
NEIMAN MARCUS POPOVERS RECIPE - (3.7/5)
Provided by Yvette
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450F. Place the milk in a bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until warm to the touch. Sift the flour, salt, and baking powder together in a large mixing bowl. Crack the eggs into the work bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk and beat on medium speed for about 3 minutes, until foamy and pale in color. Turn down the mixer to low and add the warm milk. Gradually add the flour mixture and beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Turn the machine off and let the batter rest for 1 hour at room temperature. Spray a popover tin generously with nonstick spray. Fill the popover cups almost to the top with the batter and place the popover tin on a cookie sheet. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Turn down the oven temperature to 375F and bake for 30 to 35 minutes longer, until the popovers are a deep golden brown on the outside and airy on the inside. Turn out the popovers and serve hot with strawberry butter. CHEF'S NOTE: The key to making great popovers is having the eggs and milk warm before mixing. It is also important to let the batter sit for an hour before baking it. Popovers do not freeze well and pre-made batter has a tendency not to work properly the next day. To make this recipe, you will need a Teflon-lined popover pan with a 12-cup capacity. These are available at kitchen equipment and specialty stores, and some cooking mail-order catalogs. (Editor's Note: muffin pans or custard cups may also be used to make popovers.)
POPOVERS
Steps:
- Place the milk in a bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until warm to the touch.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, salt and baking powder together.
- Beat the eggs in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk on medium speed for about 3 minutes until foamy and pale in color. Turn down the mixer to low speed and add the warm milk. Gradually add the flour mixture and beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Turn the machine off and let the batter rest for 1 hour at room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Spray a popover tin generously with nonstick spray. Fill the popover cups almost to the top with the batter and place the popover tin on a cookie sheet. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Turn down the oven temperature to 375 degrees F and bake for 30 to 35 minutes longer, until the popovers are a deep golden brown on the outside and airy on the inside. Turn out the popovers and serve hot with strawberry butter.
POPOVERS FROM NEIMAN MARCUS
Steps:
- Place milk in bowl and microwave on high for two minutes, or warm to touch. Sift flour, salt and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Crack eggs in another large bowl with an electric mixer and whisk for on medium for about 3 minutes, until foamy. Turn down mixer speed to low and add warm milk. Gradually add flour mixture and beat for about 2 minutes. Let batter rest at room temperature for about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 450. Spray popover pan generously with nonstick spray. (or place 1 T of pan dripping or butter in pan, then heat till piping hot.) Fill popover cups almost to the top with batter and place popover pan on cookie sheet. Transfer to oven and bake for 15 minutes. Turn oven down to 375 and bake for 30 to 35 minutes longer, until popovers are deep golden brown. Remove from oven and pop out popovers on a cool rack. Serve hot with the Strawberry Butter: To make butter, place in bowl and beat until smooth, add preserves and beat until fluffy. Enjoy
Tips:
- Use the right ingredients: Make sure to use all-purpose flour, not self-rising flour. Self-rising flour contains baking powder, which will make your popovers too dense.
- Preheat your oven: The oven should be preheated to 450°F (230°C) before you start making the batter. This will help the popovers rise quickly and evenly.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the popovers tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Fill the muffin cups only halfway: The batter will rise a lot, so only fill the muffin cups halfway.
- Bake the popovers in a hot oven for 20 minutes: Then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 20 minutes. This will help the popovers cook through without burning.
- Don't open the oven door during baking: Opening the oven door during baking will cause the popovers to fall.
- Serve the popovers immediately: Popovers are best served warm and fresh out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Neiman Marcus popovers are a delicious and impressive baked good that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Whether you are serving them with butter and jam or gravy and chicken, Neiman Marcus popovers are sure to be a hit.
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