[AlanHo]

Why do people buy frozen packs of Aunt Bessy's Yorkshire puddings when it is so easy to make your own.


We had a roast beef lunch at some friends last Sunday and everything about the meal was lovely - except for the Yorkshire Puddings. They were flat and doughy.


Our host recognised that the Y.P's were less than perfect and asked how others got on with cooking them.


I took my life in my hands and explained that she had used too much flour in the mixture and not enough milk.


My method is to use a crystal wine glass as a measure. I break two eggs into the glass and note on the pattern how much they fill the glass. I then pour the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk the eggs thoroughly.


Next - I take a second identical glass and fill it to the same level with sieved plain flour. I add the flour to the eggs and whisk to a smooth paste.



Next - measure into one of the glasses the same, or slightly more, semi-skimmed milk and add it to the mixing bowl gradually - while whisking constantly to get a thin and lump-free mixture. It will be the consistency of thin single cream



Meanwhile, fill each cup 1/3 full with sunflower oil and heat the tray in the oven heated to 220 degrees C. Now pour the YP mixture into each section almost full and pop it back into into the oven to cook until the YP's are golden coloured and crisp. Do not open the oven while they are cooking.



Note : I do not accept responsibility for the roof of the oven being damaged by the YP's as they rise.

[Dazzler]

You are a man of many talents Mr Ho! 

I don't care what that ex-member said about you! 

[mickd]

@AlanHo
Thanks Al, might give that a go.
 But what does a YP pudding tray look like? , rough dimensions of the recess?

[CraigB]

But what does a YP pudding tray look like? , rough dimensions of the recess?

Mick, use a small or large rounded base cupcake tray.

[mickd]

But what does a YP pudding tray look like? , rough dimensions of the recess?

Mick, use a small or large rounded base cupcake tray.

[mickd]

@AlanHo
Sorry to be a PITA,  you say "plain" flour.  What happens if you use "self raising"?

[CraigB]

They'll probably hit the top of your oven

Here's Jamie's recipe

How To Make Yorkshire Puddings | Jamie Oliver - YouTube

[mickd]

Thanks Craig,
I can't lift my arms as high as he does when putting ingredients in the bowl,  hopefully it will work the same.  Won't do the hot oil thing as my meds block high pain sensations , don't want to get burnt fingers again 

[AlanHo]

@AlanHo
Sorry to be a PITA,  you say "plain" flour.  What happens if you use "self raising"?

They don't rise properly. I know not why - it sounds illogical but it is what I found out the hard way.

THis is the cooking tray I use 

Lakeland 6 Hole Deep Yorkshire Pudding Tray | Lakeland

The cups in the tray are are 9cm dia x 4cm deep.

[mickd]

Thanks Al, will give it a crack soon.
Will post pics if they look yours, won't if they don't 

[AlanHo]

I use sunflower oil.  Add oil to each cup almost 1/3 full and put the tray in an oven heated to 220 C for about 5 minutes to get the oil really hot - almost smoking.

Give the batter mixture a final whisk and almost fill each cup as quickly as possible and get the tray back into the oven really quick. This is very important otherwise you will get ice hockey pucks and not raised puddings.

[mickd]

Ok, hot oil and gloves it is 

[Dazzler]

Ok, hot oil and gloves it is 

I've just joined this thread.. Sounds interesting!

[mickd]

Onya Dazz !!     

[CraigB]

Mick, Your already pencilled in for Dazz's next trip...don't let him pressure you for a happy ending

[mickd]

Mick, Your already pencilled in for Dazz's next trip...don't let him pressure you for a happy ending

Dazz is penciled in for our Tassie trip Feb/March .
Will not be ANY hot oil and / or gloves. 

[Dazzler]

Mick, Your already pencilled in for Dazz's next trip...don't let him pressure you for a happy ending

Dazz is penciled in for our Tassie trip Feb/March .
Will not be ANY hot oil and / or gloves.

Jeepers, I better hide my stash of hot oil and gloves before you get here (or use them up)