Description
This no-fail Yorkshire pudding recipe yields light, fluffy, and golden puddings perfect as a classic British side dish. Using a simple batter of milk, eggs, and flour, combined with hot oil and oven baking, these Yorkies achieve a perfect rise and crispness with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Yorkshire Pudding Batter
- 450ml milk
- 4 large eggs
- 250g plain flour
- 2 tsp salt
For Cooking
- 2 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: Up to 3-4 hours before cooking, combine the milk, eggs, plain flour, and salt in a food processor or blender. Blend until the batter is smooth and lump-free. Alternatively, whisk the eggs into the flour and salt mixture, then gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Transfer the batter to a jug, cover, and let it rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes to develop the texture.
- Preheat oven and prepare tin: Heat the oven to 220C (200C fan)/ gas mark 7. Brush 12 holes of a muffin tin generously with the sunflower or vegetable oil. Place the tin in the hot oven for 5 minutes to get the oil smoking hot.
- Add batter and bake: Carefully remove the hot muffin tin from the oven and quickly pour the rested batter evenly into each hole. Return the tin to the oven and bake at 220C for 5 minutes to initiate rising.
- Reduce temperature and continue baking: Lower the oven temperature to 200C (180C fan)/ gas mark 6 and bake the Yorkshire puddings for an additional 30 minutes until they are puffed, risen, and a golden brown color.
Notes
- Resting the batter at room temperature improves the rise and texture of the Yorkshire puddings.
- Using a hot oven and preheated oiled tin is crucial to achieve the classic crispy edges and fluffy interior.
- Do not open the oven door during cooking to prevent the puddings from collapsing.
- These Yorkshire puddings can be served alongside roast beef and gravy or any hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 15 minutes resting time, up to 3-4 hours if preferred)
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: Yorkshire pudding, no-fail Yorkies, classic British side, roasting recipe, easy Yorkshire puddings
