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Perfect Popovers

Most popover recipes fail because of oven temperature, not the batter. This version uses a specific two-stage baking method - a blast of high heat for the puff, then a lower temperature to create a crisp, hollow shell that won't collapse.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Rest Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the Popovers

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tbsp whole milk
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • Softened butter for greasing the pan

For the Honey Butter

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 tbsp honey
  • A small pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Blend eggs, milk, flour, salt, and melted butter until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
  • Let batter rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Place popover pan in oven and preheat to 400°F.
  • Remove hot pan, grease cups with softened butter until sizzling.
  • Quickly fill cups 3/4 full with batter.
  • Bake 15 minutes at 400°F without opening oven.
  • Reduce temperature to 350°F and bake 15-20 minutes until deep golden brown.
  • Mix softened butter, honey, and salt for honey butter.
  • Remove popovers from oven and serve immediately with honey butter.

Notes

Can use muffin tin instead of popover pan. Batter can be whisked by hand if blender unavailable.
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