Description
Jamie Oliver’s ingenious 1-egg Yorkshire pudding offers a quick, foolproof solution for classic British comfort. Simple ingredients and precise technique guarantee a golden, crispy result that elevates any roast dinner with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) plain flour
Supporting Liquids:
- 4 tablespoons milk
Cooking Oils:
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
Instructions
- Create a silky batter by whisking flour and egg in a small mixing container until completely smooth.
- Gradually incorporate milk, one tablespoon (15 milliliters) at a time, ensuring the mixture remains free of lumps.
- Season the batter with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance its flavor profile.
- Prepare the batter up to 1 hour in advance or refrigerate for a maximum of 4 hours before cooking.
- Preheat the oven to 230 degrees Celsius (446 degrees Fahrenheit), adjusting for fan settings if applicable.
- Distribute sunflower oil evenly between two Yorkshire pudding tin holes or four non-stick muffin tin cavities.
- Place the oil-filled tin into the hot oven to heat the oil until it becomes shimmering and extremely hot.
- Carefully pour the prepared batter into the heated oil-filled tin compartments, ensuring equal distribution.
- Bake the puddings for 20-25 minutes without opening the oven door to maintain consistent temperature.
- Allow the Yorkshire puddings to rise dramatically and develop a golden-brown exterior during baking.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately while the puddings are puffy and crisp.
Notes
- Whip up this classic British delight with minimal ingredients, perfect for intimate meals or solo dining adventures.
- Prep ingredients at room temperature to guarantee a silky-smooth batter that rises beautifully and evenly.
- Chill the mixture briefly before cooking to unlock an extraordinary texture with dramatic, sky-high puffs.
- Blazing hot oil and oven create those legendary crispy edges that make Yorkshire puddings legendary.
- Serve piping hot straight from the oven to capture maximum crunch and impressive golden-brown glory.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 218 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 76 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg