If you are one of these Yorkshire puddings (popovers) lovers that regularly buy them please don't buy them any longer! Try this easy and unbelievably tasty, fail-proof Yorkie puds recipe. I promise you will never buy them again!
I love Yorkshire puddings but I always used to buy them. I did not even consider trying to make them at home. I always thought they are hard to make and there's no point in trying. I was soo wrong!! One day when I just challenged that and I said to myself, oh come on, I must be able to make them. I eventually did give them a go one day just saying to myself .... what will be, will be.
The surprise did not fail to show! To my total bewilderment, they did come out amazing on my very first attempt!! These Yorkshire puddings were an utter success, and have never failed to be a success ever since. It is just a matter of doing things right and you cannot possibly go wrong.
Here are some examples to see people trying to make these - first attempts 😉 so you can see exactly what I am saying. People have made them, taken some pics and commented. See for yourself!
That’s why I always say to myself that I have to try something before giving up on the idea or even dare to say "I don't think I can make that". We are capable of doing a lot more than we ever believe and think ...
Here you have the proof and I’m sure this will get better by the end of this recipe when you would have the success in front of you with some beautiful and puffy Yorkies.
I have heard many saying that they can never make Yorkshire puddings at home and I now contradict them all. Yes, you can! Just give my recipe a try! 😉
Truly, these are the easiest thing to do, almost as easy as taking the bought ones from the freezer and baking them.
There is some room for error but if you follow the little instructions thoroughly, there is no way these Yorkshire puds will fail to look and taste absolutely delicious.
When to make Yorkshire puddings?
Everyday! Haha! They are delicious so, why not?
But hey, a Sunday roast, a Christmas lunch or dinner, a Thanksgiving dinner or a New Year’s party should never go by without these “puffy little guys”? , a few veggies like this chunky cauliflower dish on one side, a few mashed potatoes on the other side ... mmmm yummy! The Yorkshire pudding will make such a serious difference...
Just try it out, they taste a lot better than the frozen ones available in stores. Of course, they do, they have no additives in them, they are homemade! Here is one idea of a meal there will be a treat to go with, a roast it’s all you need and the meat can be any you like. Needless to say, these do accompany perfectly a totally meat-free meal, they make such a great side to any vegetarian meal.
Is there a difference between Yorkshire puddings and popovers?
Yes and no really.
In the United Kingdom, they are called Yorkshire puddings, in the United States, they are called popovers.
Both dishes are made from an egg, flour and milk batter and they look almost the same.
So, what is the difference?
It is the same batter but a different baking method.
- Yorkshire pudding batter is poured into meat drippings or fat made into individual puds or one big one with sausages scattered around which is called toad-in-the-whole.
- Popovers aren't made with beef fat, these are a light, buttery pastry and the fat used in making the popover comes solely from butter.
For a beautiful and totally vegan version of these puddings, you can keep your eyes peeled. My recipe is finally coming super soon after years of trials and quite a few errors. They do look and taste gorgeous, it is all I can say for now! The recipe will be up on my site super soon.
Oh, yes, they do freeze beautifully. You can make them way in advance, bigger batches and take out whenever and however many popovers you need. They are good in the freezer for a good few weeks or even longer - that is if they ever make it! 😉
Yorkshire puddings have been and remained a staple of the classic roast dinner, they are still a traditional British delicacy.
Most households serve the puds with beef, as a Toad-in-the-hole, but occasionally they are served other meats such as roast turkey, roast lamb, pork, roast chicken or a vegetarian roast. Versatile, I know, right?!
They accompany roast veggies too mainly root vegetables such as carrot, parsnip, celeriac or even boiled or steamed veggies such as broccoli, cauliflower or peas.
Rule no. 1: - Oil and the oven have to be hot, hot, hot!
Rule no. 2: - Avoid the temptation to open the oven door while baking the Yorkshire puds.
Rule no. 3: - Only use plain/all-purpose flour and no other flour types such as self-raising.
If you respect these rules, success is guaranteed! You see, I told you, it isn’t hard!
Oh, I almost forgot to mention this essential bit:
Get some Yorkshire puds inflating in the oven!
If you have a glass door oven and have excited kids like mine, gather them around the oven, to watch those little puds puffing away in an instant. They will just love it, it’s so much fun! My kids are bigger now and still enjoy watching whenever possible.
I will come clean and admit that I would never miss such a great moment either. We are ‘fighting’ on who’s first to get to watch through the oven door, to observe the instant puffing and the superb pudding ‘inflation’ and all that magic happening in that oven.
A few more recipes you may enjoy:
- Bacon and Eggs Dutch Baby Pancake - a breakfast version of this pudding
- Roast pork in a bath of beer and a bed of mixed onions
- Homemade horseradish and roasted beetroot RELISH
- One-pot chicken, chorizo and nduja bake
Best homemade Yorkshire puddings
Equipment
- muffin tray
- bowl
- whisker or a fork
Ingredients
- 140 g white flour
- 200 ml milk
- 100 ml oil goose fat or beef drippings (for cooking)
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 200°C/400°F.
- Pour some ( 1Tbsp) oil/goose fat into a nonstick/silicone 12 holes muffin tray and place in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes until the oil/fat is fairly hot. The batter should be sizzling when poured in. This is very important! If the oil isn't hot enough the pud won't be right.
- In a bowl, sift the flour mixed with salt and a little pepper.
- Make a little well in the middle of the flour and put in the eggs. Using a whisking tool, whisk the eggs with the flour until it all becomes a lump-free thicker batter.
- Pour in the milk gradually while still whisking constantly until the batter becomes smoother.
- Pour the batter into a jug and set aside until ready to be poured in.
- Carefully remove the tray from the oven, place it on a nice stable surface (super careful, it is very hot) and start pouring a little batter in each hole. Try and be pretty quick with this operation. When the batter is all finished, place swiftly but very careful, the tray back in the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until nicely ‘tanned’.
- Watch how they puff up and take out when ready. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
And if you didn't know, here are some fun facts about these perfectly delicious Yorkshire puddings!
Tynia says
Delicious! I’d sure like to try one right now. I just love the shot of them rising there nicely in the oven.
Ramona says
Thank you dear Tynia, you should definitely try making them - simple ingredients and they are ready in absolutely no time - fun to make, for sure.
Danielle says
I am soooo excited to try these. I wish there was a little more guidance on how much oil to put in the muffin tin and how much batter to put in the muffin tin. I just put mine in the oven and pretty sure they’ll be as big as London eye ??. My muffin tin is only has six spots but they’re massive and I filled it up 3/4 of the way. So out of all the batter I got 5 puddins.
Ramona says
Hi Danielle,
Thank you for this.
Oh, you made me laugh out loud here ???. As big as London Eye puds are just perfect ? Lol ?
I will definitely add some guidance to the recipe, thank you for flagging it up. Truthfully, there is no right or wrong in how much oil to put into muffin tin but as an indication I’d say 3/4cm or 1/3inch in each. You can put more but that’s going to go to waste as it’ll remain in the tin after baking those since they only absorb as much as they need.
In terms of batter I’d say roughly 60-70 ml batter in each.
Let me know how they were, would be lovely to find out ?
Thank you once again. Xx
Ramona says
Amendments done, I hope they did come out beautifully Danielle! Happy Holidays!
pauline hunnam says
i have to say opening the oven is a no no , well i open my oven and never ever had a prob , some1 on a cooking show said its a MUST to open the door once im not sure at what time in the cooking process but i turn my puddings front to back and have no problems with them rising ..........
Ramona says
Hi Pauline,
Thank you so much for reaching out. I have never opened the door while baking them ? I have a fan assisted oven and I don’t need to turn them. Some say not to open it and must be a good reason for that. Dropping the temperature while baking popovers it’s not recommended from what I know as a general rule but there are different opinions clearly. The way I comprehend this is that if you open the oven while cooking those will drop the temperature so they will soak in more oil. Lastly, I always want to have them out quick to gobble them ?. Too good to wait ??. However, I have learned now that you can open the oven so I will not be so afraid to do so in future whenever I make them ;-). Thanks again.
Have a wonderful day lovely!
Laura says
Well, your homemade yorkshire puddings just prove my point that you can make anything at home if you want to! Fantastic recipe that is unique in so many ways. Thank you for sharing your way of doing things right when making these puddings!
Ramona says
Than you so much Laura for your lovely feedback, I really appreciate it! Absolutely! Everything can be home made especially when you have kids and need to bother and try. That’s all it was for me to start giving those Yorkshire puds a go. My kids absolutely adored them from day one. They would literally have them with porridge in the morning 😉 ha ha.
Amanda says
Wow these look great! Love how simple the ingredients are too!
Ramona says
Thank you so much Amanda, I am so glad you like them 😉
Brian Jones says
I never understood people buying Yorkies, they are so simple to make... I always prefer a hard fat personally, I find it makes the crispier bits a little crisper and the softer bits oh so very tasty 😉
Ramona says
Yes, I feel the same now Brian but before starting making them at home I only considered buyng them. For me, kids changed a lot of things and one of these were homecooking. Everything is now possible to home make 😉
Caroline says
I agree homemade Yorkshire puddings are so good and my kids love them as well. Yours look great!
Ramona says
Thank you Caroline,
Thank you so much! Oh, yes, my kids would have them every day if possible - but truthfully, how lovely are they?!
Susan says
Ha! Never heard them referred to as "puds". When I was a kid, we called them popovers when my Mom made them. Great recipe, thank you for sharing!!
Ramona says
Thank you Susan, here is the UK we often refer to them as Yorkshire puds - they are so good aren’t they?
You are so welcome!
Lynne from Oz says
Was my first time making Yorkies, as I’d always feared failure lol. I halved the recipe for my boyfriend and I and we got 6 perfect, puffy, glorious puds! Was super pleased with them and was so proud, I had to send a pic my Mum, as she is the Yorkie Queen!
Ramona says
Hi Lynne,
I’m soo glad you did dare to try them at home. They’re so so easy to make, right? One more go and you’ll be a Yorkies princess. We will allow your mummy to keep the crown ?. I remember so well the times when I was fearing to give the Yorkies a go because I thought I’d fail.
I’m happy we did and it’s all a success.
I’m sure your mummy is a very proud mummy right now.
I hope you’ll find other recipes here in my blog that you will want to try and share the results with us. Yayyy. Have a wonderful weekend my lovely ?
yorkie puppy says
Just what a fantastic details here. Many thanks, I actually do really value it.
I have got been searching for a good yorkshire puddings recipe to make at home for quite some time.
I saved the recipe and also shared it with my friends and they like it too. Thanks again
Ramona says
Thank you so much. It is a pleasure sharing this and I am so glad you found the recipe you were looking for. I hope you will make those yorkshire puddings soon.
Erika says
Wow, these look so good. I don't cook a lot of pastries at home, but this is one I really want to try.
Ramona says
Thank you Erika, these yorkies are definitely a must make - sublime with anything roasted.
Debbie says
I have never made Yorkshire pudding but always wanted when I make our holiday prime rib. You make this sound so easy I feel like I could do this. Thanks!!
Ramona says
Thank you Debbie,
They really are super easy to make all you have to do is just give them a try I’m perfectly confident you will do very, very well and you’ll be so pleased with the outcome. Thank you for stopping by!
Stine Mari says
I've actually never had a Yorkshire pudding, but it looks like a lot of fun to make (and eat of course)!
Ramona says
Oh they are such a great and delicious addition to any roast, they’re good fun to both make and eat ??
Ramona says
Oh dear Stine, you definitely should try making some Yorkies. They’re a beautiful accompaniment to any roast and a guaranteed fun both making and eating them. Delicious indeed.?
Kelly Anthony says
I have also never attempted to make yorkshire pudding at home but you have given me the confidence to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!
Ramona says
Thanks Kelly, definitely give them a try. They’re wonderfully delicious and super easy to make at home. ?
Jenni LeBaron says
I love this! We ate plenty of Yorkshire puddings while in London, but I've never made my own. I really want to give these a try for a proper Sunday roast!
Ramona says
Thank you Jenni, time to make some, girl! so easy - needless to say how delicious they are, right? 😉
Lydia Smith says
I've put off doing so many things and replicating recipes because I feel I can't do it right. Now that I'm on break and everything seems to bore me, finding and trying new recipes is what I want to do. Bookmarked your recipe and will try it. Hopefully, I get to be thrilled as the pud puffs.
Ramona says
Thank you Lydia,
I am so sure you will enjoy making those little tasty Yorkshire puddings- they are too good to give them a miss.
Tynia says
I’ve never had a Yorkshire pudding but I’d sure like to try one. I love that photo of them rising in the oven. Yum!!!
Ramona says
Thank you Tynia, they look great don’t they, definitely worth making them 😉
Jere Cassidy says
I have never had a Yorkshire pudding which is sad because I am sure I am missing something delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe and I love the simple ingredients.
Ramona says
Hi Jere,
We do not have them that often but a few times a year it is definitely worth a try - they do taste magnificent and are such a fab addition to any roast.
Jacqueline Debono says
Ramona you have inspired me to try making Yorkshire pudding at home. I love them but have never made them myself. Next time I do a roast these are on my to make list!
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Jacqui, I do hope you will try making them - so so easy and they are definitely the best tasty ones ever!
katie says
Did you know that there are people out there that will only have a Yorkshire pudding if they're having beef? I almost fell off my chair when I learned that. Being northern means you have a Yorkshire with every roast, two if you're lucky!! Haha!
Katie xoxo
Ramona says
Thank you dear Katie,
I get you! We have them with almost every roast and yes, they are very good with beef but I make them for lamb and chicken too, any opportunity really. 😉
I never get to have a second one so fair to say if you’re lucky 😉 I am never fast enough to grab a second one before they’ve all vannished - my kids are always so fast at eating them. Fastest fingers get the most, ha ha 😉
Renu says
That looks amazing and a a wonderful idea for some nice treats on sunday. More than kids I would be very excited to see them puff up :-). They look delicious.
Ramona says
Ha ha , so true Renu, I love this too and kinda push my way to see them puffing up 😉 I suppose it’s the kid within ... lol
Maman de sara says
My kids would love to watch through the oven door these little puds puffing. That looks like an easy delicious recipe.
Ramona says
Thank you Maman de Sara, I do hope you will give this recipe a try.
April says
I love Yorkshire pudding, too! Although I've never realy tried to make it at home. Time to change that - thank you!
Ramona says
Thank you dear April, Definitely give them a try - you will totally love them, I know that!
Mimi says
It's been a while since I wanted to find a decent recipe of Yorkshire pudding... Yay - I found it! 😉
Ramona says
Thank you dear Mimi. It is a nice a straight forward recipe that I make for many, many years and I know it works every time.
Constance says
I love Yorkshire pudding. I remember the first time I had it years ago as a teenager. Great recipe!
Stine Mari says
I've never even tasted a Yorkshire pudding but they are so cute and I see them everywhere (not here but online and on TV) so I know these must be loved for a very good reason. I will definitely try your recipe!
Jacqui Debono says
I have made my own for years, but I like to use a different recipe every now and again, just to see if I can improve on them each time, so this recipe will go into my rotation!
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
I don't think I have ever even TRIED yorkshire pudding. Or where can I buy it??
If I can't find some, at least I know that I can make it at home. This looks so good 🙂
Sondra Barker says
This looks so yummy. I must try! Thanks for the sharing!
Debra says
Made these with almond milk...they came out perfect. So much better than I imagined...just like I've had in restaurants. Thank you for this easy to follow recipe.
Ramona says
Thank you so much Debra. I have not tried them with non-dairy milk but it's so good to know they came out as well as the ones using regular milk.
Debra says
Awesome....they were easy to make and tasted terrific. Adding to the Thanksgiving menu.
Kate says
These went well with our Sunday roast. They were super simple to make too!
Ramona says
Thank you Kate, I am so glad they went well!
nancy says
I have never made Yorkshire pudding but always wanted to try - thanks for this easy recipe
Ramona says
Thanks Nancy, I hope you will give them a go soon.
Dennis Littley says
this was my first time making Yorkshire pudding and thanks to your easy to follow recipe they came out sooooo good!!
Ramona says
Thank you so much Denis for your feedback 😉