Best Yorkshire puddings

Best Yorkshire puddings

The secret to getting gloriously puffed-up Yorkshires is to have the fat sizzling hot – and don't open the oven door!

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes 8 large puds or 24 small

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 20 mins

Vegetarian Freezable

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Heat oven to 230C/fan 210C/gas 8. Drizzle a little sunflower oil evenly into 2 x 4-hole Yorkshire pudding tins or a 12-hole non-stick muffin tin and place in the oven to heat through.
  2. To make the batter, tip 140g plain flour into a bowl and beat in four eggs until smooth. Gradually add 200ml milk and carry on beating until the mix is completely lump-free. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the batter into a jug, then remove the hot tins from the oven. Carefully and evenly pour the batter into the holes. Place the tins back in the oven and leave undisturbed for 20-25 mins until the puddings have puffed up and browned. Serve immediately. You can now cool them and freeze for up to 1 month.

PER PUD (8 LARGE PUDS)

199 kcalories, protein 6g, carbohydrate 15g, fat 13 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 0g, sugar 1g, salt 0.12 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2009.

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  • 24 February 2013

    Marjarou commented on this recipe

    Excellent results after trying loads of recipes

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  • 24 February 2013

    Janeyc rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I just made these and halved the recipe as only 2 of us for dinner, they were massive and touched top of oven which caused a bit of smoke so even after rescuing them they didn't flop! Winner 10/10

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  • 10 March 2013

    MargR commented on this recipe

    Brilliant!!!!!!! I've never been able to make a good Yorkshire Pudding and my hubby took delight in telling this to everyone, but I've now used this recipe twice and they are woppers!!!!!! Thank you - thank you - thank you!!!!!!!

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    10 March 2013

    Fi rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Only made Yorkshire puddings a few times and a long time ago. They certainly dint look as good as these. This Recipe works for me!!!! Huge, fluffy puffed up puds tasting gorgeous! Amazing, thank you.

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  • 14 March 2013

    Lynnery rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    First attempt and perfect!!!!! My family can't get enough of them :) thank you so much!

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  • 17 March 2013

    catbail commented on this recipe

    I don't know why this recipe works better than others, but it does! I gave up on making Yorkshires for years, used the frozen '4 minute' ones. But for yesterday's roast had forgotten to buy them, so Googled 'yorkshire pudds' and this one came up. Decided to give it a go, and OMG, fantastic! Like some others have said, don't put them too close to the top of the oven, because they rise like mad! It took moments to make the batter, and they looked and tasted perfect. I will never buy the frozen ones again. Amazing!

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  • 19 March 2013

    chez rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Will defo use this recipe again

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  • 30 March 2013

    Yvonne Anne commented on this recipe

    Going to try this batter mix . My Grandmas were always perfect ... my Mums are delish ... but my new oven has given me stodgy bottoms twice . Will try this recipe ! Will let you know x

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    31 March 2013

    NHM commented on this recipe

    although they didn't rise to hit the top of the oven they rose sufficiently and were delicious. Yorkshire pudding has from today at least one new fan in Brazil. Many thanks

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    31 March 2013

    NHM commented on this recipe

    although they didn't rise to hit the top of the oven they rose sufficiently and were delicious. Yorkshire pudding has from today at least one new fan in Brazil. Many thanks

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    31 March 2013

    NHM commented on this recipe

    although they didn't rise to hit the top of the oven they rose sufficiently and were delicious. Yorkshire pudding has from today at least one new fan in Brazil. Many thanks

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  • 07 April 2013

    Jeppers rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I thought the first time was a fluke. But I have just made these for the second time and they are amazing!! Delicious, enormous and really light. Best Yorkshires I have ever had. Yum yum!!

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  • 14 April 2013

    Scratchymoomoo rated this recipe

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  • 17 April 2013

    lfcdebsd rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Fab ! What can I say fail safe recipe, turns out great every time. Have been using a crap recipe for years, is is the best !

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  • 21 April 2013

    jenhesmondhalgh commented on this recipe

    5/5 The best yorkshire's i've ever done and so simple.

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  • 28 April 2013

    xela rated this recipe

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  • 09 May 2013

    Mizzle rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Having heard the many ooh-and-ah warnings about failed yorkies from my mother and grandma, I was reticent about making my own, but these beasts are fantastic and pretty fool-proof! My second batch weren't *quite* as impressive as the first but I think it may have been that I put too little oil in some of the tray holes before baking. Even so they were still delicious and cheaper than shop-bought when you consider the number the recipe makes.

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  • 14 May 2013

    Jord rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Best Yorkshire pudding recipe I've found - absolutely fool proof!

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  • 15 May 2013

    Sar-ah commented on this recipe

    Absolute brill works every time and they are so high as well. Used the same batter for toad in hole as well again lots of wonderful comments.

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  • 19 May 2013

    Lucythomas83 commented on this recipe

    This is simply the best Yorkshire pudding recipe I have ever come across. I have made these dozens of times now and each time without fail, they have been a resounding success. It is true that they nearly touch the top of the oven so make sure you position your oven shelf a little lower to allow room for them to rise. I also put a good teaspoon of mustard powder, salt and pepper in mine. My in-laws couldn't believe the size and taste - they really are great!! Definitely invest in a proper pudding tin though, as they're only cheap and result in show stopping Yorkies.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes 8 large puds or 24 small

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 20 mins

Vegetarian Freezable

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 140g plain flour (this is about 200ml/7fl oz)
  • 4 eggs (200ml/7fl oz)
  • 200ml milk
  • sunflower oil , for cooking
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PER PUD (8 LARGE PUDS)

199 kcalories, protein 6g, carbohydrate 15g, fat 13 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 0g, sugar 1g, salt 0.12 g

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