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Yorkshire Pudding

United Kingdom

Yorkshire pudding has been part of British cooking since at least the 18th century, traditionally served as a starter with gravy to fill diners up before the more expensive meat course.

A classic British side of crisp, puffed-up batter, traditionally baked in very hot fat until dramatically risen — an essential companion to a Sunday roast.

Authentic United Kingdom Yorkshire Pudding recipe
Prep
10 mins plus resting
Cook
25 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
315 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

140gflour
4eggs
200mlmilk
vegetable oil or beef drippingfor the tins
pinchsalt

Method

1

Whisk flour, eggs, milk and salt into a smooth batter, and rest for at least 30 minutes.

2

Heat a little oil or dripping in a muffin tin in a very hot oven until smoking.

3

Carefully pour the batter into the hot tins, filling each about halfway.

4

Bake at 220C for 20-25 minutes without opening the oven door, until dramatically puffed and golden.

Chef's Tip

The fat must be genuinely smoking hot before the batter goes in — this is what makes the puddings rise so dramatically.

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