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Fresh homemade popovers baked until tall, golden brown, and crispy in a popover pan, served warm with butter on a rustic table.

Classic Popovers

Light, airy, and perfectly crisp Classic Popovers made with simple pantry ingredients. These golden, hollow rolls rise beautifully in the oven and are the perfect side for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course bread, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • 6-cup popover pan (or muffin tin as a substitute)
  • Baking sheet
  • Large mixing bowl (or 2-quart lipped measuring cup)
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Pastry brush (for buttering the pan)
  • Oven thermometer (recommended for accuracy)

Ingredients
  

  • 1⅛ cups all-purpose flour sifted unbleached
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 eggs large - about ½ cup beaten
  • 1⅛ cups whole milk room temperature
  • 1 tbsp butter for greasing the pan

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven & Pan

  • Preheat oven to 450°F and position the rack so popovers bake in the center of the oven.
  • Place a 6-cup popover pan on a baking sheet and warm it in the oven for 5 minutes.

Mix Dry Ingredients

  • Lightly spoon flour into a measuring cup and level it off (do not pack).
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.

Mix Wet Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until smooth and light in color.
  • Whisk in the milk until fully combined. Warm slightly to room temperature if needed.

Combine Batter

  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.
  • Whisk gently until just combined. A few small lumps are fine—do not overmix.

Prepare Pan

  • Melt the butter.
  • Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and quickly brush each cup with butter.

Fill & Bake

  • Fill each cup halfway with batter.
  • Bake at 450°F for 20 minutes.
  • Without opening the oven, reduce heat to 375°F and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until puffed, golden, and crisp.
    • Do not open the oven door for the first 30 minutes of baking to ensure the popovers rise properly.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter—lumps are fine for light, airy classic popovers
  • Use room temperature milk and eggs for best rise and texture
  • Preheat oven and popover pan fully for maximum oven spring
  • Do not open the oven door during the first 30 minutes of baking
  • A hot pan helps create tall, crisp, golden homemade popovers
  • Best enjoyed fresh for the ultimate fluffy, hollow center texture
  • Serve as a brunch side dish, breakfast bread, or dinner roll alternative
  • Pairs well with soups, roasts, butter, jam, or savory spreads
  • Perfect easy popover recipe for beginners and home bakers

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 247mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 212IUCalcium: 69mgIron: 1mg
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