Crispy, fluffy Yorkshire puddings - (simple, fool proof and no fail) - Bring a golden touch of comfort and creativity to your table with these light, crispy and airy Yorkshire Puddings. This recipe comes with some flavour twists and suggestions to take Yorkshire Puddings to another level! Adding some fragrant Spices, Herbs and flavourful add ins takes this classic timeless British staple side to a whole new level.
Whether you are preparing a traditional Sunday roast or looking for a new way to enjoy this side in a new way, these Yorkshire Puddings promise the perfect blance of crisp edges and fluffy pillowy centres.
What are Yorkshire Puddings?
A Yorkshire Pudding is a classic British side dish made from a simple batter made up of Flour, Salt, Eggs and Milk. Just like pancakes! When bakes in hot Oil, the batter rises up to create golden hollow puddings that are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Traditionally they are served alongisde a roast dinner such as roast Beef, roast Lamb or roast Chicken but they pair beautifully with most mains.
Ingredients in Yorkshire Puddings
You need 5 ingredients for this recipe and one is just to grease the tin! Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the tin for the full recipe with measurements.
Flour (Plain Flour not Self Raising), Eggs, Salt, Milk and Oil.
How to make them
Add the Flour, Eggs and Salt to a bowl and whisk to combine.
Slowly add the Milk bit by bit, mixing in between. Whisk till no lumps remain. I use either a hand blender or hand mixer to do this. Place batter in the fridge for 1 hour to overnight.
Preheat the oven to 220 C/240 fan/Gas Mark 7.
Add a little Oil to the bottom of each hole of a 12 hole muffin tin. Make sure to grease the sides of each hole too.
When the oven is hot, place the tray on the middle shelf of the oven for 15-20 minutes till the Oil is smoking hot.
Remove the batter from the fridge and give it a quick whisk. Now add a little batter to each hole of the muffin tin. 3-4 tablespoon is about right. The batter should sizzle as it hits the Oil.
Bake the Puddings for 23 - 26 minutes or until they are a dark golden brown and feel crispy at the edges. (Don't be tempted to open the oven door!) Remove to a cooling rack and serve.
Perfect Yorkshire pudding Tips
- Hot Oil is everything - The batter should sizzle when it hits the tin.
- Rest the batter - A short rest helps develop the gluten and ensures a better rise.
- Oven door discipline - As tempting as it is, don't open that oven door till they are done!
- Whisk or blend well - Blend till no lumps remain.
- The best fat to use - In general people tend to use dripping or lard but I use Vegetable Oil because it is flavourless and has a high smoke point.
Flavour Twists
I adore the classic version, adding a touch of Spice or Herbs makes them incredible. Here are some ideas:
Spiced Yorkshire puddings - Add ¼ teaspoon Turmeric, a pinch of Chilli Flakes and a touch of Cumin Powder to the batter for an Indian twist.
Make them Cheesy - Add a little Cheddar as well as some Green Chilli Paste to the batter.
Nigella Seeds - Nigella Seeds and Garlic add the most delicious flavour and make them taste like Garlic Naan.
The Easy Cheats Method
Take 3 glasses and add Eggs, Milk and Flour in each until they are at the same height when the glasses are next to each other. Whisk the ingredients together and then place the batter in the fridge and continue with the recipe as above.
How to serve them
These are the perfect sides to any roast dinner! Such as Roast Leg of Lamb, Roast Chicken, Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder, but you can also serve them as:
- Edible chaat bowl and fill them up with Yoghurt, Chutney, Sev and your fave fillings
- A carrier for Sausages, Mash and Gravy
- A Curry
- A Masala Omelette. Trust me it works!
Make Ahead and Storage Tips
Freeze - Once cool, freeze the puddings in an airtight container for up to a month. Reheat straight from the freezer at 190 C/Gas Mark 6 for 5-8 minutes to crisp them back up.
Make Ahead - You can make the batter 12 hours ahead of time.
FAQS
Can I make Yorkshire puddings without Milk?
Yes you can use Oat Milk or any other Milk alternative.
Why didn't my Yorkshire Puddings rise?
The Oil was very likely not hot enough or the door was opened too soon.
Can Yorkshire Puddings be made Gluten Free?
Yes Gluten Free Flour works in this recipe!
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📖 Recipe
Crispy, fluffy Yorkshire puddings - (simple, fool proof and no fail)
Ingredients
- 100 g Plain Flour
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 4 Eggs
- 185 ml Milk
- 9 tsp Oil
Instructions
- Add the Flour, Eggs and Salt to a bowl and whisk to combine.Slowly add the Milk bit by bit, mixing in between. Whisk till no lumps remain. I use either a hand blender or hand mixer to do this. Place batter in the fridge for 1 hour to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 220 C/240 fan/Gas Mark 7.
- When the oven is hot, place the tray on the middle shelf of the oven for 15-20 minutes till the Oil is smoking hot.
- Remove the batter from the fridge and give it a quick whisk. Now add a little batter to each hole of the muffin tin. 3-4 tablespoon is about right. The batter should sizzle as it hits the Oil.
- Bake the Puddings for 23 - 26 minutes or until they are a dark golden brown and feel crispy at the edges. (Don't be tempted to open the oven door!)
- Remove to a cooling rack and serve.
Notes
Perfect Yorkshire pudding Tips
- Hot Oil is everything - The batter should sizzle when it hits the tin.
- Rest the batter - A short rest helps develop the gluten and ensures a better rise.
- Oven door discipline - As tempting as it is, don't open that oven door till they are done!
- Whisk or blend well - Blend till no lumps remain.
- The best fat to use - In general people tend to use dripping or lard but I use Vegetable Oil because it is flavourless and has a high smoke point.
Flavour Twists
I adore the classic version, adding a touch of Spice or Herbs makes them incredible. Here are some ideas: Spiced Yorkshire puddings - Add ¼ teaspoon Turmeric, a pinch of Chilli Flakes and a touch of Cumin Powder to the batter for an Indian twist. Make them Cheesy - Add a little Cheddar as well as some Green Chilli Paste to the batter. Nigella Seeds - Nigella Seeds and Garlic add the most delicious flavour and make them taste like Garlic Naan.The Easy Cheats Method
Take 3 glasses and add Eggs, Milk and Flour in each until they are at the same height when the glasses are next to each other. Whisk the ingredients together and then place the batter in the fridge and continue with the recipe as above.How to serve them
These are the perfect sides to any roast dinner! Such as Roast Leg of Lamb, Roast Chicken, Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder, but you can also serve them as:- Edible chaat bowl and fill them up with Yoghurt, Chutney, Sev and your fave fillings
- A carrier for Sausages, Mash and Gravy
- A Curry
- A Masala Omelette. Trust me it works!
Make Ahead and Storage Tips
Freeze - Once cool, freeze the puddings in an airtight container for up to a month. Reheat straight from the freezer at 190 C/Gas Mark 6 for 5-8 minutes to crisp them back up.Make Ahead - You can make the batter 12 hours ahead of time.
sabs says
perfection
Safira says
thank you!