Description
Ina Garten’s popovers shine as classic French-inspired pastries with incredible height and delicate texture. Crisp exterior and airy interior promise culinary satisfaction when you pull these golden treats straight from your oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (192 grams / 6.8 oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters / 12 fl oz) whole milk
- 3 tbsps (45 milliliters / 1.5 fl oz) melted butter
- ¾ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Blend eggs, whole milk, and salt in a high-powered blender until smooth. Gradually add all-purpose flour, processing into a silky consistency. Incorporate melted unsalted butter, creating a light, aerated batter. Rest mixture at room temperature for 15 minutes while preheating oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Pan Preparation: Heat popover pan in the oven for 2 minutes, creating an intensely hot surface. Generously coat with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy removal.
- Baking Process: Pour rested batter into popover cavities, filling each about 90% full. Bake at 450°F for 20 minutes with oven completely sealed, maintaining internal steam. Reduce temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking for 10 minutes until achieving a rich, golden-brown exterior.
- Monitoring and Finishing: Observe popovers through oven light, using a lightweight cookie sheet to prevent over-browning if needed. Once fully baked, remove from oven and immediately puncture top or bottom with a sharp knife to release trapped steam.
- Serving: Delicately extract popovers from the pan, split open, and serve piping hot with softened butter for an indulgent experience.
Notes
- Prepare Ahead: Let batter rest at room temperature for exactly 15 minutes to develop optimal texture and structure.
- Pan Precision: Heat popover pan for 2 minutes before adding batter to create crispy, dramatic rising effect.
- Steam Control: Puncture popovers immediately after baking to release internal moisture and maintain perfect crispness.
- Temperature Technique: Start baking at high heat (450°F), then reduce to 350°F to ensure golden exterior and fully puffed interior.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg