Warm and pillowy soft with crisp edges, Yorkshire pudding is easy to bake!
Classic British ‘yorkies’ only need eggs, milk, flour, and fat, and a little technique to get impressively puffed-up puddings perfect for serving alongside roast beef.
What is Yorkshire Pudding?
Similar to American popovers, British Yorkshire pudding is a savory, buttery, baked pudding made with eggs, milk, flour, and fat.
- Yorkshire puddings puff up as they bake, giving each one a unique appearance while remaining soft in the center.
- These are perfect for sopping up gravy and sauces and dunking into soups and stews.
- They pair perfectly with pot roast or stew and Yorkshire pudding is the perfect way to soak savory gravy.
Ingredients for Yorkshire Pudding
Batter – Use large eggs for the biggest rise in baking and full-fat milk and be sure to whisk the flour before measuring it.
Did you know?
There’s a proper way to measure flour! Always whisk the flour right in its container before scooping it out. Flour settles as it’s stored and scooping it without whisking it first, results in heavier measurements. Aerating the flour before measuring it ensures accurate amounts for recipes.
Fat – Beef drippings, bacon grease, duck fat, lard, butter, or ghee will add the most flavor to Yorkshire pudding if you have it. Otherwise, vegetable oil will work (turning these into popovers).
Variations
Savory – Add your favorite seasoning blend in Step 2, if desired. We like dried rosemary, thyme, or whatever blend suits the menu.
Sweet – Sweet yorkies can be made with lemon or orange zest, a shake of cinnamon, or even pumpkin pie spice for a festive breakfast or brunch Yorkshire pudding.
How to Make Yorkshire Pudding
Warm and pillowy soft with crisp edges, Yorkshire puddings are an easy-to-bake treat!
- Blend the batter according to the recipe below and let the batter rest.
- Divide drippings or fat over 8 wells in a muffin tin preheat the fat in the oven.
- Divide the batter over the muffin wells and bake until the Yorkshire puddings are golden brown and puffed up.
- Use a knife to loosen the Yorkshire puddings from the muffin tin before serving.
Tips for the Best Yorkshire Pudding
- Let the batter rest up to 24 hours if possible for the best texture.
- These can also be baked in a popover pan however it is not necessary to purchase one, they work just fine in a muffin pan.
- Do not open the oven door while baking.
- Work quickly when pourind the batter, the key is for the muffin pan to stay hot.
Leftovers
Leftover Yorkshire pudding can be kept in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them at 400°F for the best results. Avoid reheating them in the microwave, as they will get soggy.
Freeze fully cooled Yorkshire pudding for up to 3 months in zippered bags, and thaw from frozen in the refrigerator.
Pairing Yorkshire Pudding
Roast Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Sauce
Roasted Leg of Lamb
Roast Beef Tenderloin (Reverse Sear)
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Yorkshire Pudding
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 ¼ cup whole milk room temperature
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons beef drippings or vegetable oil
Instructions
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Add the eggs to a blender and blend for 2 minutes.
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Add milk, flour, and salt to the blender and blend for 30 seconds more. Allow the batter to rest in the fridge while preheating the oven to 425°F.
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Divide the beef drippings or oil over 8 wells of a muffin pan, approximately 1 teaspoon each. Place the muffin pan in the oven for at least 5 minutes to heat.
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Once hot, pour the batter into the muffin wells until they are ¾ full.
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Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 18 to 23 minutes or until golden and puffed up.
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Remove from the oven and run a butter knife along the edges of the Yorkshire puddings to remove from the pan.
Notes
- The batter will rise better if it has time to rest overnight. The batter is expected to be thin.
- It is important to preheat the muffin tin and the fat for the best rise.
- The beef drippings should be the fat from cooking beef (skim off any fat for the Yorkshire pudding, save the juices for gravy).
- If you don’t have drippings, use bacon fat, lard, or vegetable oil.
- A small sprinkle of fresh thyme or rosemary is a lovely addition to this Yorkshire pudding recipe.
- Freeze cooled Yorkshire puddings in a zippered bag for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, British
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Hello,
I’ve made the same recipe for years and lately tried different ones. This, by far, was the very best!
A few variations to it I had to make as I didn’t have whole milk. I used a cup of half and half and a 1/4 cup of 1% milk. The rest of the recipe was made like yours.
I used ramekins (8) and baked them accordingly.
They were the highest I’ve ever seen and best tasting.
Thanks Holly!
Thank you for trying our recipe, Donna. I am so glad it worked beautifully for you!
Donna,
Thank you for showing your use of half and half with 1% milk and your response to this recipe. My wife won’t allow me to use whole milk anymore, so I have been trying to figure out a way to use 1% in recipes for awhile now. Since I am double retired I make “she who must be obeyed” supper most nights so she can rest from work. Next week, I am going to try this with the pork roast I need to roast.
i add a little bit of Worcestershire sauce to the batter. And use bacon grease or lard
I haven’t tried it with Worcestershire but it sounds delicious!
Would Crisco shortening work for the fat?
We have enjoyed SO many of your recipes!!! Thank you!!!
I’m so glad you’ve loved the recipes Nancy Jo! Yes, Crisco shortening should work just fine in this recipe. Enjoy!
Di you stir the batter after resting?
You can give it a little stir after it’s rested just to mix in anything that’s settled.
Same recipe as my grandmother used to make I make double and freeze them. As a child my English grandmother served Yorkshire with any meat that had gravy. Yum
We love Yorkshire with gravy, so good!
Not necessarily the best of Yorkshire pudding recipes, but it is tasty on its own. You have to make sure the grease in the muffin tin is very hot or the puds won’t rise as well. English people do not add any seasonings or herbs to their puds. That’s something that’s been Americanized.
Thanks for trying our recipe, Karen! I am glad you enjoyed it.