Popovers

I have wanted a popover pan for years. After receiving a gift card to Williams-Sonoma, I knew what I wanted to purchase. Armed with the recipe accompanying the pan, I set to work.

4 T. butter (1/2 stick), unsalted, melted

6 eggs, lightly beaten

2 cups milk

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 t. salt

Unsalted butter (for serving)(optional)

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray the cups of a 6-cup popover pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pour 1/2 t. of the melted butter into each cup. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk, then whisk in the remaining 2 T. butter. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then whisk in the egg mixture. Whisk vigorously until smooth, about 2 minutes. Divide half the batter among the prepared cups.

Bake for 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to 325 degrees and bake for 15 minutes more. Remove from the oven and invert the pan onto a wire rack. Let the pan cool, then repeat the process from above with the remaining batter. 

Serve immediately with butter and jam. Makes 12 popovers.