Fluffiest Popovers Ever That Will Impress at Any Brunch Recipe
These Fluffiest Popovers Ever are light, airy, and golden brown, perfect for impressing guests at any brunch. Made with simple ingredients like eggs, milk, flour, and butter, and enhanced with shredded Gruyère or cheddar cheese and fresh herbs, these popovers bake up tall and hollow, ideal for filling or enjoying plain with butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 popovers 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 4 large eggs (warmed)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups plain flour (all-purpose flour preferred)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (mixed with ½ teaspoon cinnamon)
Add-Ins
- 0.5 cups shredded cheese (Gruyère or cheddar)
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 450°F (230°C) and generously grease the popover pan to ensure the batter doesn’t stick during baking.
- Warm eggs: Submerge the eggs in warm water for about 10 minutes to bring them to room temperature, helping the batter mix more evenly and rise better.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk the warmed eggs together with the milk and salt until fully combined and smooth.
- Prepare batter: Gradually add the flour to the wet mixture, stirring continuously until a foam or bubbles start to form on the surface. Then gently fold in the melted butter to incorporate it without deflating the batter.
- Add cheese and herbs: Fold in the shredded Gruyère or cheddar cheese and the fresh herbs, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter for flavor and texture.
- Fill pan: Carefully pour the batter into the prepared popover cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for the batter to rise and puff up.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake at 450°F for 20 minutes. Then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the popovers are golden brown and have puffed up fully.
- Serve immediately: Remove from the oven and enjoy the popovers hot, as they tend to deflate as they cool. Serve plain or with butter, jams, or savory fillings.
Notes
- Warming the eggs is key to achieving a better rise and fluffier texture.
- Do not open the oven door during the initial 20 minutes of baking to prevent collapsing.
- Use a well-greased popover pan or muffin tins for best rising results.
- These popovers are best served fresh out of the oven because they will deflate as they cool.
- Substituting cheese or herbs can customize flavor to preference.
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