Yorkshire pudding: A traditional and versatile dessert or side

Sometimes a recipe comes along that makes you want to bake immediately and with every meal. Yorkshire pudding is such a recipe and even though it’s simple, is very versatile because of it. Given the name, Yorkshire pudding is mostly enjoyed as a savoury side with breakfast or Sunday roast. Your probably already have all of these ingredients and equipment in your kitchen, so it’s time to get baking.

Yorkshire pudding suggestions

It’s often served as a dinner starter with onion gravy which already sounds great. You can also enjoy it with Sunday lunch alongside roast beef, roasted vegetables and potatoes. For breakfast, you can make eggs in a basket as they dough dips in the middle or “toads in a hole” with sausages. Another popular way it’s enjoyed in its home of origins is with bangers and mash. These are just a few ways of enjoying this great bit of baking goodness.

If you love versatile baking, Yorkshire pudding is the way to go. This simple recipe comes with countless variations for breakfast or Sunday lunch.

Yorkshire pudding recipe

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Recipe by Gary Dunn Course: Sides, BreakfastCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy

Prep time

5

minutes

Baking Time

30

minutes

Total time

35

minutes

Ingredients

• 500 ml milk

• 1 pinch salt

• 125 g flour

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 30 g stock or beef drippings

Method

• Sift the flour and salt.
• Add milk gradually while stirring until smooth.
• Melt the dripping in a shallow baking tin in the oven.
• When smoking hot, stir the mixture and pour into the pans.
• Bake in 180-200°C for 30 minutes.

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