Popovers are a classic of American baking with roots dating back to the 19th century. Their name comes from the English verb "to pop over," which refers to how this light and airy batter "pops" or rises during baking. In different Latin American countries, this type of preparation may be known in various ways, although it generally does not have a specific name as popular as in the United States. In Mexico or Argentina, for example, they could be related to certain variants of tall and hollow rolls, although popovers maintain a unique identity due to their texture and shape. This dish is usually enjoyed for breakfast or a snack, accompanied by butter, honey, or even savory fillings.
Popovers at dawn
How to Make Popovers at Dawn
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Place eight 6-ounce custard cups on a large baking sheet.
Place 1 1/2 teaspoons of shortening in the bottom of each custard cup and set aside.
Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl, then gradually mix in the milk and water until well combined.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until the mixture is smooth after each addition.
Fold in the cheddar cheese with gentle strokes.
Place the baking sheet with the cups in the preheated oven for 3 to 5 minutes until the shortening melts and the cups are hot.
Fill the custard cups between half and two-thirds full with the batter.
Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, without opening the oven door, until the popovers rise and turn golden brown.
If they are not golden brown after 45 minutes, bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve very hot.
Ingredients (7)
- Vegetable Shortening
- Unbleached Flour
- Salt
- Milk
- Water
- Eggs
- Cheddar Cheese
Instructions (17 steps)
- 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 2 Place eight 6-ounce custard cups on a large baking sheet
- 3 Place 1 1/2 teaspoons of shortening in the bottom of each custard cup and set aside
- 4 Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl
- 5 then gradually mix in the milk and water until well blended
- 6 Incorporate the eggs
- 7 one at a time
- 8 beating until the mixture is smooth after each addition
- 9 Fold in the cheddar cheese with gentle strokes
- 10 Place the baking sheet with the cups in the preheated oven for 3 to 5 minutes until the shortening melts and the cups are hot
- 11 Fill the custard cups between half and two-thirds full with the batter
- 12 Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven
- 13 without opening the oven door
- 14 until the popovers have puffed and turned golden brown
- 15 If they are not golden brown after 45 minutes
- 16 bake for an additional 5 minutes
- 17 Serve very hot
Nutritional Information
Calories:
153 kcal
Protein:
0g
Carbohydrates:
22g
Fat:
18g
Azúcar:
0g
Sodio:
12mg