Yorkshire Puddings

🥚 Homemade Yorkshire Puddings

There is something truly special about a well-risen Yorkshire pudding. Crisp on the outside, light in the middle and perfect for soaking up gravy, they remain one of the nation's favourite side dishes. Whether served alongside a traditional roast dinner or enjoyed on their own, homemade Yorkshire puddings always seem to bring a little comfort to the table.

One of the reasons I love this recipe is its simplicity. Rather than relying on complicated measurements, I simply use a measuring jug and work with equal amounts of egg, flour and milk. It's easy to remember and produces reliable results time after time.

🛒 Ingredients

• Eggs
• Plain flour
• Milk
• Pinch of salt
• Oil for the Yorkshire pudding tray

The Secret: Measure your eggs in a jug, then add exactly the same volume of plain flour and exactly the same volume of milk.

👨‍🍳 Method

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan).
2. Crack your eggs into a measuring jug and note the volume.
3. Add the same volume of plain flour and the same volume of milk.
4. Add a small pinch of salt.
5. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and lump free.
6. Leave the batter to rest for at least 30 minutes if time allows.
7. Add a little oil to each compartment of your Yorkshire pudding tray.
8. Place the tray into the oven until the oil is very hot.
9. Carefully remove the tray and pour the batter evenly into each compartment.
10. Return immediately to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until risen, crisp and beautifully golden.
11. Avoid opening the oven door whilst cooking as this can affect the rise.

💡 Rustic Tips

• Using equal quantities of egg, flour and milk makes this recipe incredibly easy to remember.
• Very hot oil is one of the secrets to achieving a great rise.
• Allowing the batter to rest can help improve the final texture.
• This recipe made enough for dinner and left me with extra Yorkshire puddings for freezing.
• If you want a smaller batch, simply halve the quantities while keeping the equal-ratio method.
• Frozen Yorkshire puddings can be reheated straight from the freezer, making them ideal for future meals.

🍽️ Serving Suggestion

Serve alongside roast beef, chicken, pork or simply enjoy filled with gravy. Yorkshire puddings are also wonderful served as part of a comforting winter meal.

If you enjoy practical kitchen ideas, simple homemade recipes and making the most of everyday ingredients, you'll find plenty more inspiration on my 🍽️ Another Kitchen page, where I share rustic recipes, baking projects and ideas for creating delicious food from simple ingredients.