Yorkshire Puddings ?

[Bernard]

Hi All,

Here in the UK, we traditionally eat Yorkshire Puddings with a roast beef dinner. And so I am wondering have these ever taken off in America ? Yorkshire Puddings are made from a batter which is put into a hot tin, in a hot oven, and they rise into little crispy pudings, delicious with gravy, meat and veg.

Yours being nosey,

Anna

 

[wutherhi]

Hi Anna,

You come up with some of the most interesting questions. I'm just as interested in the way things are done where you're from as you seem to be in the way things are done here.

Here in the Midwest (Kansas), I don't know of anyone who has ever tasted Yorkshire pudding. But, I always like to try new things. Would you mind posting a recipe? They sound pretty fattening, though. Maybe I'll try to fix them for one of our big Christmas dinners and just have an itsy bitsy taste.

 

[Bernard]

Hi Wutherhi,

I will certainly post the Yorkshire Pudding recipe, it will be later on as I am about to put my little ones to bed soon. In some areas of the UK, they eat Yorkshire Puddings sweet as well, by drizzling honey, sugar or treacle on them.

Anna

 

[jmclean]

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Dec-04-02 AT 02:19PM (Est)[/font][p]My parents are immigrants from the UK and so I grew up on roast beef with Yorkshire pudding. Here in the US most people know it as popovers and it is generally made in a muffin pan. I haven't had good luck making it in a big pan but it turns out fine in the smaller deep tins. My wife won't make British dishes and my Mum died so I miss Steak and Kidney, Dundee cake etc.

 

[Bernard]

Hi jmclean,

You can buy them ready made in the frozen section in Supermarkets in the UK now ? You just pop them in the oven for 4 minutes !

Anna

 

[JMFRANE]

Hi Anna
I agree that you do post some interesting questions and it is fun to learn from you about the UK. I'm so glad you will post that recipe-it sounds really good. Thanks.

Joanne

 

[Mikie]

I have an Uncle who grew up in Boston, MA and he introduced us to Yorkshire pudding when I was a child. I love it and it is always such a treat when he makes it for holiday dinners.

I will say though, most of my friends have never heard of it, let alone tried it. They sure are missing out!

Take care!
Mikie

 

[Bernard]

RE: YORKSHIRE PUDDING RECIPE !!!!!!!!

Hi Wutheringhi & Joanne,

Here is the Yorkshire Pudding recipe:

4oz Plain Flour
a pinch of salt
1 medium size egg
1/2 pint milk (or a mixture of milk and water)

1. Heat the oven 450 F (230 C)/ GAS MARK 8
2. Mix the flour and salt into a basin, make a hollow in the centre, and drop in the egg.
3. Stir with a wooden spoon, and add the liquid gradually, until all the flour is worked in.
4. Beat well and add the remaining liquid.
The consistency should be like single cream. My Mother also swears by letting it stand for half an hour, before cooking, and stirring the mixture occassionaly.

5. Meanwhile, place some vegetable oil in each space of the 12 patty tin ( a patty tin has 12 hollows that aren't as deep as muffin tins). Traditionaly, dripping or lard would be used, but for healthy heart resons use veg oil.
6.Place the tin in the hot oven until a haze appears. The oil must get very hot (don't wait until it catches fire !!).
7. Place the batter mixture in each hollow, almost filling it. Bake for about 20 minutes for the 12 x patty tin.
If you want to make a big one, use a large rectangular tin, or an 8" or 9 " round tin. In some areas of the UK, if the round sides of a large round Yorkshire Pudding are well risen and crispy, the gravy, meat and veg will be served within the confines of the pudding, for a hearty meal. Bake a large pudding for 30 minutes.
8. Try not to open the oven door whilst cooking, or else biscuits may occur !
9. And, you will know your puddings are perfect as they will rise beautifully, and look like they are about to fly out of their hollow in the tin !

HAPPY COOKING !


Anna

PS: This amount of mixture will do 12 x small Yorkshire puddings, and 1 x large one. Just double the mixture to make more.

 

[Joanna]

Yes! I was born in the UK but raised/reside in the US. My mother makes RB & YP every time she visits. My kids demand it! She has a great dish called 'Toad in the Hole' that uses sausage baked inside of the pudding. Yum...

As for taking off in America, I have yet to make them myself for lack of a recipe. My mother has been very iffy about amounts but also agrees with the let it stand stuff. I'll try your recipe and let you know.

We will travel to England next summer to visit my parents and others, and hopefully get a trip to Scotland as well. Whereabouts do you live?

Joanna

 

[redrocks]

My 7 yr. old son LOVES Yorkshire pudding. I used to make it with Roast Beef all the time when my husband and I were first married but I hadn't made it in a few years, so a few months ago I made it and I thought my 7 yr. old was going to melt right at the table. He's a big bread eater anyway, so Yorkshire pudding is just perfect for him. I know I won't be cooking any roasts in the future without making the pudding too!! Delicious stuff!:9

redrocks

 

[Bernard]

Hi Joanna,

Lovely to meet you !
I am from Nottingham (East MIdlands), originally from Cleveland (North East), Parents now live in Liverpool.
Whereabouts are your Parents in the UK ?

Let me know how your Yorkshire's come out ? Mine ALWAYS look like biscuits !! :-rollen

Anna

 

[Bernard]

Hi Redrocks,

Do you live in Colorado ?


Anna

 

[wendyloo]

My mom is from Scotland and I too grew up on roast beef and Yorkshire Pudding! I LOVE it!!! Cant' wait to get home for Christmas eve dinner--she always makes it that night....
Drooool.....!
Wendy