If you think baking is hard (and I do) then you should try making popovers. It's hard to go wrong when the main ingredient is air.
That's not to say that you can't screw popovers up, but really, they're pretty easy. My wife can take the credit for getting me hooked on them. It's one of the few foods that simply requires me to break out the butter.
Here's a basic recipe for mini popovers. Before you start, it's important to know that you need a mini popover pan, and to understand the distinction between mini popover recipes and regular popover recipes.
To make 6 mini popovers:
-Preheat oven to 425 and spray your popover pan with cooking spray.
-Combine 1 1/4 cups white flour and 1 1/4 cups milk in a bowl with a whisk until you get rid of the lumps (do not overbeat). Mix in 1/2 teaspoon salt and three lightly beaten eggs.
Fill each popover cup about three-quarters full. Bake for 20 minutes. Decrease heat to 325 and bake another 15-20 minutes.
Other tips: I think fresh herbs are vital. I'd recommend fresh rosemary or fresh thyme, and then add in some dried herbs to the batter as well, such as dill. A pinch of cayenne couldn't hurt either. Don't panic if the popovers don't "pop" after a few minutes. Even if they don't grow as much as they should, they'll still be tasty. They say it's important to keep the eggs and milk at room temperature. I personally haven't noticed if that matters, but it couldn't hurt. Happy popover-ing!
That's not to say that you can't screw popovers up, but really, they're pretty easy. My wife can take the credit for getting me hooked on them. It's one of the few foods that simply requires me to break out the butter.
Here's a basic recipe for mini popovers. Before you start, it's important to know that you need a mini popover pan, and to understand the distinction between mini popover recipes and regular popover recipes.
To make 6 mini popovers:
-Preheat oven to 425 and spray your popover pan with cooking spray.
-Combine 1 1/4 cups white flour and 1 1/4 cups milk in a bowl with a whisk until you get rid of the lumps (do not overbeat). Mix in 1/2 teaspoon salt and three lightly beaten eggs.
Fill each popover cup about three-quarters full. Bake for 20 minutes. Decrease heat to 325 and bake another 15-20 minutes.
Other tips: I think fresh herbs are vital. I'd recommend fresh rosemary or fresh thyme, and then add in some dried herbs to the batter as well, such as dill. A pinch of cayenne couldn't hurt either. Don't panic if the popovers don't "pop" after a few minutes. Even if they don't grow as much as they should, they'll still be tasty. They say it's important to keep the eggs and milk at room temperature. I personally haven't noticed if that matters, but it couldn't hurt. Happy popover-ing!
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