Yorkshire Pudding

Yorkshire pudding is the classic accompaniment to a roast dinner.  The batter is a snap to put together, and cooks while the meat is resting and the side dishes are being finished.

Serves 8-10

 

2 cups flour

1 teaspoon salt

6 eggs, room temperature

2 ½ cups milk

 

drippings from roast or solid vegetable shortening

 

Add all ingredients except drippings in a blender, and blend for 3 minutes.  Allow the batter to rest for at least an hour.  You can also make this the day before.

 

When the roast is done, remove from oven and place meat on carving board and tent with foil. 

 

Preheat oven to 425.

 

With a baster, remove the drippings from the pan and put 2 teaspoons of drippings in each muffin cup.  Place muffin tin in oven for 3 minutes to get pan very hot.  Carefully remove muffin tin and pour batter ¾ full into each muffin cup.  Put back in oven, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.  Serve immediately.

 

Tips: If you are not going to make gravy with the pan drippings, you can also pour the batter into the roasting pan and place in oven to cook.  If there is a lot of grease, remove some before adding batter.