Popovers are at the top of my list of things I love to eat. They are buttery, egg-y, air-y and dense all at the same time.
I love all things egg-y: quiche, omelets, crepes, souffles & german pancakes. (Did I leave anything out?)
Once I saw my mom’s popover pan, I wanted one for myself. My mom has the pan that makes 6 big ones, and I have the pan that makes 12 minis.
The recipe is pretty basic, as in basic ingredients:
Mini – Popovers
6 TBS (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
6 eggs, lightly beaten
2 Cups milk
2 Cups flour
1 tsp. Salt
jam & butter for serving (optional)
Preheat oven to 450. Spray the pan with nonstick spray. Pour 1/2 tsp. melted butter into each cup. In a bowl, whisk the eggs & milk, and then the remaining 2 TBS melted butter. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then combine with the egg mixture. Whisk together until smooth, about 2 minutes. Divide the batter into the cups of the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
Reduce the heat to 325 and continue baking for 7 more minutes. Remove from oven. This recipe makes 24 mini popovers.
Here’s a Quick Tip when making popovers from my mom:
The secret is this: DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN during baking and gently poke a hole in each one to let the steam escape right after baking to avoid shrinking.
I bought my popover pan here
I’d love to know, do you love popovers like I do?! Yum!
Is this a surprise? I LOVE popovers!
When Dad was out of town, I made popovers for dinner both nights. Nothing else, just popovers!
Your popovers look so dang good! I haven't had popovers forever. They are so yummy!
You put butter in each cup? Well then, I must try!
I've never eaten popovers before. That will now change. Those look yummy!
I've never had popovers. Those look and sound delicious. I may have to try them. Except for the fact that I think my oven broke last night…
How have I lived 33 years without tasting one of these???
You had me at buttery, eggy-y, air-y and dense.
p.s. Do you make the hole with a toothpick?
Do you need a popover pan to make these? Can you make do with something else?
I don't think I've ever had a popover! Is that weird? They sure look good though!
Tiffany – Yes! A wooden skewer or a toothpick will work to poke a hole in each one.
Surviving on Pennies – yes, you do need a popover pan to make them.
I'm surprised so many of you haven't had them before. They are sooo good!
I make these, the german pancake style, at least once a month! YUMMO!
Those look sooo good. I NEED one of those pans!
XOOX
Jen
There's a funny story from college about popovers. A girl took them to a guy she liked instead of cookies. But JUST popovers.
It was funny at the time, I swear.
These popovers look awesome…but what is even more awesome is that video of Avery singing from last Friday's post.
Mac and i just watched it and about died. It appears our kids are waaaaaay behind in the world of music. Rex does do a mean version of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
My grandmother used to make popovers and when I tried them they didn't work. She always used a muffin tin. I will have to compare recipes and give it another try.
Can't say I've ever had a popover. Can you use a muffin tin or is this somehow way different?