Best 7 Unbelievable Popovers Recipes

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In a realm of breakfast and brunch delicacies, popovers stand out as a delightful treat that marries the best of Yorkshire puddings and muffins. These light, airy pastries boast a crisp exterior that gives way to a tender, custardy interior, offering a symphony of textures and flavors. Our collection of popover recipes takes you on a culinary journey, exploring variations that cater to every taste and dietary preference. From classic popovers that evoke nostalgia to gluten-free and vegan renditions that accommodate special dietary needs, this article is your ultimate guide to mastering this beloved breakfast staple.

**Classic Popovers:**
Embark on a culinary adventure with our classic popovers recipe, a timeless delight that embodies the essence of this iconic dish. Simple yet elegant, this recipe yields golden-brown popovers with a delightfully crisp crust and a soft, fluffy interior. The combination of milk, eggs, flour, and butter creates a batter that transforms into irresistible popovers, perfect for any occasion.

**Sourdough Popovers:**
For those who appreciate the tangy nuances of sourdough, our sourdough popovers recipe is a must-try. By incorporating sourdough starter into the batter, these popovers take on a slightly sour flavor profile that adds depth and complexity. The extended fermentation time allows the sourdough starter to work its magic, resulting in popovers with a tender crumb and a distinctive tang.

**Gluten-Free Popovers:**
For those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease, our gluten-free popovers recipe offers a delicious alternative without compromising on taste or texture. This recipe utilizes a blend of gluten-free flours, such as almond flour, oat flour, and tapioca flour, to create a batter that yields light and airy popovers. Enjoy these gluten-free delights without missing out on the popover experience.

**Vegan Popovers:**
Catering to the growing demand for plant-based options, our vegan popovers recipe is a delightful creation that proves that indulgence can be compassionate. This recipe replaces traditional dairy with plant-based alternatives, such as almond milk and vegan butter, to craft popovers that are every bit as delicious as their conventional counterparts. Savor the guilt-free pleasure of these vegan popovers, knowing that they are not only tasty but also kinder to the planet.

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THE BIGGEST FATTEST FLUFFIEST POPOVER RECIPE



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The Biggest Fattest Fluffiest Popover Recipe is SO easy! Just a few pantry staples and a really great pan turn out the biggest, fattest, fluffiest popovers ever!

Provided by Heather Tullos

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Warm the eggs by placing them UN-CRACKED in a medium bowl and cover with hot water (as hot as your tap will go). Let them sit for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F and move the oven rack to a low position (to prepare for huge popovers!). Grease the popover pan thoroughly inside each cup as well as around the top edges.
  • With your whisk, beat together the eggs, milk and salt until they are combined. The yolks should be completely blended in.
  • Add the flour and whisk until the mixture is frothy and all large lumps are gone. Then quickly stir in the melted butter.
  • Divide the batter between the prepared popover cups. They should be about 3/4 of the way full.
  • Bake the popovers for 20 minutes and then reduce the heat to 350°F. Bake for another 10 or 15 minutes. The popovers will be very golden brown.
  • My preference is to serve immediately and enjoy them warm!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 144 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 390 grams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

EASY POPOVERS RECIPE



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I make popovers at least once a week. They are so easy to make that you'll be doing it too! For years this has been my go-to popovers recipe.

Provided by Rustic Family Recipes

Categories     Bread

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 large eggs at room temperature
1 1/2 cups milk, lukewarm
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
3 tablespoons melted butter, cooled so that it is warm not hot

Steps:

  • Position rack on the lower half of your oven so that your popovers have room to rise. Place the un-greased popover pan in the oven to warm.
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the eggs, milk and salt. Process for a few seconds until just combined. You should not see streaks of yolk.
  • Scrape down sides of your blender or food processor bowl to get any flour off the sides. There should not be any big lumps in the batter.
  • The batter should be slightly frothy on top, as shown in the photo above.
  • Carefully remove heated popover pan from oven and spray well with PAM or other cooking spray.
  • Fill each mold about 3/4 high.
  • Place pan on lower rack in oven and bake for 20 minutes. Do not open the oven door.
  • Do not open the oven door for first 10 minutes. After 10 min you can check periodically for doneness. Popovers are done when they are a deep golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 popover, Calories 252 calories, Sugar 3g, Fat 11g, Carbohydrate 27g, Protein 9.9g

POPOVERS



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There are three secrets to great popovers: Make sure the pan is hot before you pour in the batter, fill each section not more than half full and no peeking while they're in the oven!

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 popovers

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus softened butter for greasing pans
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups milk, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Generously grease aluminum popover pans or Pyrex custard cups with softened butter. You'll need enough pans to make 12 popovers. Place the pans in the oven for exactly 2 minutes to preheat. Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, salt, eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth. The batter will be thin. Fill the popover pans less than half full and bake for exactly 30 minutes. Do not peek.

FOOLPROOF POPOVERS



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Bake Melissa d'Arabian's recipe for hollow, golden Foolproof Popovers from Ten Dollar Dinners in a muffin tin for the perfect accompaniment to a Sunday roast.

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 popovers

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons melted butter, divided
2 eggs
1 cup milk, warmed for 30 seconds in the microwave (should be lukewarm to warm)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Special equipment: muffin tin
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Using a pastry brush, coat 8 muffin cups with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter and put the tin in the oven for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the eggs in a blender until light yellow. Add the warmed milk and blend. Add the flour, salt and remaining melted butter, and blend until smooth. Pour the batter into the warmed muffin tin and return it to the oven to bake until golden, about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

POPOVERS



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See our step-by-step guide to making popovers, and try all of our popover variations: Gruyere-Thyme Popovers, Dark Chocolate Popovers, Chive Popovers, Cinnamon Sugar Popovers, Bacon and Black Pepper Popovers, and Orange Popovers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 6 large popovers or 10 small popovers

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 cups whole milk, room temperature
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
Vegetable-oil nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • If eggs and milk are cold, before combining, submerge whole eggs in warm water 10 minutes and heat milk until just warm. Preheat oven to 450 degrees with a nonstick popover pan on rack in lowest position.
  • After you have combined eggs and milk in a large bowl, whisk together until very frothy. This should only take about 1 minute. Have the flour and salt measured out and ready to go.
  • Add flour and salt to egg mixture. We tested out a blender and an electric stand mixer when making the batter, but concluded that whisking by hand produces the most tender, airy popovers.
  • Whisk flour and salt into egg mixture just until batter is the consistency of heavy cream with some small lumps remaining. See those air bubbles? They are what will cause the popovers to rise.
  • Remove popover pan from oven and coat with cooking spray. If you prefer a standard muffin tin, only coat (and fill) the outer cups; they get better circulation in the oven. (Also, reduce baking time by 5 minutes.)
  • Fill popover cups about three-quarters full with batter. Bake 20 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Continue to bake until golden brown and dry to the touch, about 20 minutes more.
  • Popovers lose their crunch if they linger in the pan, so turn them out on a wire rack immediately and poke a small opening in the side of each with a paring knife to let the steam escape. Serve right away.

EASY POPOVERS



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Popovers make even an inexpensive meal fun and special, assures Lourdes Dewick of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon shortening
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Using 1/2 teaspoon shortening for each cup, grease the bottom and sides of six 6-oz. custard cups or the cups of popover pan. If using custard cups, place on a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , In a small bowl, beat eggs; blend in milk and butter. Beat in flour and salt until smooth (do not overbeat). , Fill cups half full. Bake at 450° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 30 minutes longer or until very firm. Remove from the oven and prick each popover to allow steam to escape. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PERFECT POPOVERS



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By adding cheese (such as Parmesan), sugar, or spices to the batter, popovers can be suited to any occasion. For ease of use, a popover pan with a nonstick coating is the ideal baking vessel for popovers, but you can also use six-ounce custard dishes or a muffin tin.This recipe was featured on Martha Stewart Living TV.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing tin
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly grease and flour a popover tin.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Pour over flour mixture, and fold until just blended.
  • Fill the popover cups two-thirds to three-quarters full.
  • Transfer tin to oven, and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees, and bake until well browned and crusty, about 20 minutes. Remove popovers from the oven, and unmold onto a rack. Puncture the sides with a sharp knife to let steam escape, and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the popovers rise evenly and prevent them from collapsing.
  • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) before you start making the batter. This will help the popovers rise quickly and prevent them from becoming dense.
  • Grease your popover pan or ramekins thoroughly. This will help the popovers rise evenly and prevent them from sticking.
  • Fill your popover pan or ramekins only about 1/2 to 2/3 full. This will give the popovers room to rise.
  • Bake the popovers for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed up. Do not open the oven door during baking, as this will cause the popovers to collapse.
  • Serve the popovers immediately with your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Popovers are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. They are perfect for special occasions or a lazy weekend morning. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect popovers every time. So next time you are looking for a new breakfast or brunch recipe, give popovers a try. You won't be disappointed!

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