Foolproof Classic Yorkshire Pudding: Achieve the Tallest, Crispiest Rise Every Time
Learn the secrets to making towering, crispy Yorkshire puddings that puff high every time. This reliable recipe is perfect for your Sunday roast or any meal needing a traditional British side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 12 puddings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 140 g plain flour
- 4 large eggs
- 200 ml whole milk
- 200 ml cold water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 tablespoons beef drippings or neutral oil (for the tins)
Instructions
- Place four tablespoons of beef drippings or oil into a 12-hole muffin tin. Place the tin into the oven and preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). The fat must be smoking hot.
- While the fat heats, make the batter. Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl. Make a well in the center.
- Crack the eggs into the well. Begin whisking the eggs, gradually incorporating the flour from the sides.
- Slowly pour in the milk while continuing to whisk until you have a smooth, thick batter.
- Whisk in the cold water until the batter is the consistency of thin cream. Do not overmix.
- Cover the bowl and let the batter rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours. This step helps achieve a high rise.
- When the oven and fat are ready, carefully remove the hot tin from the oven. The fat should be shimmering and smoking slightly.
- Working quickly, pour the batter evenly into the hot fat, filling each hole about one-third full.
- Immediately return the tin to the center rack of the hot oven. Do not open the oven door for at least 20 minutes.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the Yorkshire puddings are well-risen, deep golden brown, and crisp.
- Serve immediately with roast beef and gravy.
Notes
- For the tallest rise, the fat must be extremely hot before you add the batter.
- Using a mix of milk and cold water helps create steam for a better puff.
- Resting the batter is crucial; do not skip this step for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pudding
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 70