“You’re Gonna Love This”
Newsletter Vol III – [ September 27, 2009 ]

Popovers

A popover is a light, hollow roll made from an egg batter similar to that used in making Yorkshire pudding and the name “popover” comes from the fact that the batter swells or “pops” over the top of the muffin tin while baking. They can also be baked in individual custard cups.

Food historians generally agree that popovers are an American recipe, derived from Yorkshire pudding and similar batter puddings made in England since the 17th century. The oldest known reference to popovers is in a letter of E. E. Stuart’s (a relative of Robert Stuart) in 1850.

Most American popovers today are have a buttery taste and are generally served at breakfast, or with meats at lunch and dinner.

Here is a quick and easy Mini Provolone Popover recipe you may want to try out.

Info:

yield: Makes 24 popovers

active time: 10 min

total time: 1 3/4 hr (includes chilling)

Ingredients:

* 1 cup whole milk

* 2 large eggs

* 1 cup all-purpose flour

* 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

* 1/3 cup finely chopped provolone

* 2 tablespoons grated parmesan

* 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped chives

* Equipment: a 24-cup mini-muffin pan or Cook’s Choice 3 Inch Better Bakers

Directions:

Whisk together milk, eggs, flour, 1 tablespoon butter, salt, and pepper until smooth, then stir in cheeses and chives. Chill 1 hour to allow batter to rest.

Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in upper third.

Butter muffin pan with remaining tablespoon butter, then heat in oven until butter sizzles, about 2 minutes.

Gently stir batter, then divide among muffin cups (they will be about two-thirds full). Bake until puffed and golden-brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Batter can be made 1 day ahead and chilled.

3 Inch Better Baker on Sale Through Friday Oct 2, 09

Reg.14.95 On sale @ 9.95 – Save 5.00 -

Tip: You can also use Cook’s Choice 3" Better Baker if you would like to make edible bowls out these.

The instructions will be the same as above only remember the 3" Better Baker only holds 6 bowls. You will need to bake 4 batches increasing the total cooking time to around 1 1/2 hours to bake all 4 batches. (less time if you have more than 1 Better Baker)

When you are done you will be able to add whatever you like to the center of the popovers.