Known worldwide as a Sunday lunch staple, there’s a particular Yorkshire Pudding that makes us go wow: the largest Yorkshire Pudding ever created. Pudding it simply: a beastly pudding that measured an area of 46.46 m² (500 ft²).
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We always had a standing rib roast for New Years Dinner each year. I would watch my mother gather the ingredients on the kitchen table hours before mixing them so that they could come to room temperature. I followed my mothers instructions and never had a problem producing a perfect pudding. I dont see this note in recipes anymore – bring all ingredients to room temperature.
I usually don’t have enough drippings to make this AND gravy (which is the most important thing about the meal) so I put a dollop of reserved bacon fat (I save it like a miser) into a large round pie plate and let it heat along with the oven. I make a smaller Yorkshire Pud with 2 eggs, 1 cup of milk, 1cup of flour and a pinch of salt Don’t over mix it, just let a few lumps remain. Carefully pull the pie plate out and pour in the batter. 15 to 20 minutes should be enough at 450F
I make the batter the day before and let it rest in the refrigerator overnight. I find the texture improves – and it is one less thing to be having to do as a meal is coming together. You can also make individual Yorkshire puddings by putting drippings into individual muffin tins – and also, thereby, accommodate any late arrivals with a fresh pudding to accompany their roast
Been making Yorkshire pud like this for 50 years, under the instructions of my British mother-in-law. Always perfect.
My Mums recipe – tried and tested over 70 years 12 part mini pie pan. Pan drippings from roast, bacon or a little oil 1 egg pinch salt 1/4 cup plain flour – level 1/4 cup cold milk 1 egg dash ice water Whisk together – consistency of heavy cream. Refrigerate several hours. Heat the fat in the mini pie pans at 450F until really hot. Add the dash of water to Yorkshire batter – whisk. Carefully pour in batter. Return to oven. Turn down to 400 bake 20 minutes – do not open oven door during baking.
Pouring the drippings into the pan before adding in the batter instead of mixing any into the batter itself usually yields a better crust around the outside and a less custardy base.
Use 12″ cast iron skillet
Over 70 years of practice, this works: 1½ cups flour, ½ tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1½ cups milk, 3 eggs, 1/3 cup beef drippings, pinch nutmeg, pinch cayenne pepper Sift together dry ingredients. Add milk gradually to form a smooth paste. Add eggs, one at a time; beat well after each addition. Preheat oven to 350⁰. In 12″ heavy pan, heat drippings to sizzling hot on stove top. Pour in batter. Bake 30-40 min until puffed and brown–Do not open oven door. The baking powder is insurance.
I made Yorkshire puddings just the other day using bobs redmil gluten free flour 1 to 1 and then just followed the recipe it worked brilliantly
Halve the recipe and it is perfectly sized for a standard 9″ pie dish. At that size, it only takes 20-25 min at 425 to bake through.
Yorkshire Pudding is a family tradition. I proudly inherited the pan my grandmother and mother swore by. They insisted the best batter is made in a blender then allowed to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or more. While I dont eat much meat anymore, I still love thinking about them and the many years of enjoying Yorkshire Pudding when I make the Dutch Baby version using butter instead of meat fat. Simply divine.
My family finds that 5/8 of a cup of drippings works well in the 9×17 roasting pan once the beef has been removed from it to rest and the excess poured off. Any more results in puddles of grease on the pudding. In the strange event that there are leftovers, we recommend reheating either in a frying pan or toaster oven.
Let the eggs and milk sit at room temperature before combining, then cover batter w plastic wrap and let sit for at least an hour. Have found pudding to be fluffier as a result
Add cooked, cut up sausages to the batter before baking, and voila . . Toad in the Hole.
I agree that ingredients brought to room temperature tend to work well. Ive got a chiffon cake cooling on the counter as I write, and it went together particularly well I think because I got all the ingredients out early this morning and didnt bake the cake until early afternoon. I always try to bring egg whites to room temp, and meat Im planning for dinner. Whats everyones view of this?
I let the batter rest for an hour at room temp. Not sure if it was related but holy moly, this rose up out of the pan like it had a mind of its own! Delicious too.
Staying in an Air BnB with no muffin or popover tins available, I was delighted to find this recipe that allowed me to serve Yorkshire pudding with our beef roast at Christmas. The result was fabulous, if not hilarious. The pudding rose so much that it hit the next rack above it and we had to peel it off the slats! It was fun to open the oven and see the heights the pudding had attained. Next time I will reduce the cook time by 4-5 minutes but it was delicious this time!
I made this with cashew milk and olive oil. I forgot to turn down the oven so it was done about 15 minutes early. But the bread had a nice crunch, got a good amount of lift, and was pretty delicious. Not exactly like yorkshire with whole milk, but a close second for those who cannot tolerate dairy.
Heat pan until warmed, NOT until hot. If you pour room temp batter into a preheated Pyrex pan, you are likely to crack or shatter the pan.
Watch cooking times, as my pudding was done after 25-30 minutes. Great recipe. However, I would add a touch more salt to the batter.
A total disaster! Only please follow the Joy of Cooking recipe!
How is this different from an Oven Pancake / Dutch Baby without sugar?
Alex—the recipe allows melted butter
QUESTION: What could I use instead of Beef Drippings (Ill not be cooking a beef roast soon –or ever)
Attempted in a cast iron skillet. Couldnt get it to rise properly. Bummer!
Will someone please tell me how this is served? Do you cut into pieces? Do you rip it into pieces or do you put it on the table and let guests just pull off their own piece? Surprised nothing is said about this; maybe Im the only reader here for whom the answer isnt obvious. Thanks.
Coming from British descent.. my mother and her mother made a very similar recipe, but always cooked the pudding in the roasting pan. To be honest, it would stick in spots, but those scrapings were the BEST!! We never have gravy with Prime Rib, only au jus, which you can easily separate from the fat (which you leave in the pan). For pork roast, the British way was to scrape the bottom of the roast pan with crusty bread! And, before you comment, Grandma lived to 87+ years, loved every minute.
Because careful not to over mix.
this can be done in custard cups heated in hot oven 450, each tin,muffin or custard glass cups on a cookie sheet 450 15 min, 350 15 min they should be puffed and crisp……..;fill with gravy
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Giant Yorkshires – When Size Matters! – Giant Yorkshire Puddings
FAQ
What is the largest Yorkshire pudding?
What is the biggest pudding in the world?
How much does a large Yorkshire pudding weigh?
What is the largest Yorkshire pudding ever made?
Known worldwide as a Sunday lunch staple, there’s a particular Yorkshire Pudding that makes us go wow: the largest Yorkshire Pudding ever created. Pud ding it simply: a beastly pudding that measured an area of 46.46 m² (500 ft²). That’s to say, about as big as twelve King Sized beds and almost as big as a small one-bedroom flat!
How do you make a giant Yorkshire pudding?
To make one Giant Yorkshire pudding, for one person, here’s the recipe I use: Enough milk to make a batter (less than ¼ pint). A generous tablespoon of oil, to line the baking tin. Spoon out the flour into a large mug, jug or a mixing bowl.
What is Yorkshire pudding?
Also known as “dripping pudding” thanks to its preparation, this dish ranks as one of the most iconic and comforting delicacies in the UK. Born as a main course and a smart solution to avoid wasting, the Yorkshire pudding is traditionally made of simple ingredients: eggs, flour, milk and salt.
How tall is a Yorkshire pudding?
As stated by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in 2008, the Yorkshire pudding has to follow a strict rule to boast such a name. “A Yorkshire pudding isn’t a Yorkshire pudding if it is less than four inches tall,” writes the Royal Society of Chemistry .