Yorkshire pudding

Method

• step 1

  Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.

• step 2

  Sift the flour into a bowl. Add the salt, pepper, and eggs and beat with a fork to combine.

• step 3

  Mix the milk and water in a jug, then gradually add to the flour and egg mixture, stirring constantly, to create a smooth and creamy batter.

• step 4

  Leave the batter to stand for ten minutes.(Or for best results leave over nigh in a fridge)

• step 5

  Pour two tablespoons of oil or beef/goose fat into each of the cups of a muffin tray. Place the muffin tray into the hot oven and leave for 5-10 minutes, until the fat is smoking hot.(Do not overfill with oil)

• step 6

  Carefully remove the muffin tray from the oven. Pour approximately 30ml/1fl oz of batter into each muffin cup, then carefully return to the oven to bake for 10-15 minutes, until risen and golden-brown. Resist the urge to open the oven and check on the puddings for at least ten minutes, as this will hamper their progress.

• step 7

  Remove from the oven and serve with the roast of your choice.