Yorkshire Puddings (V)

Wonky and wonderful, just the way we like them!

Prep time: 40mins | Cook time: 30mins

A proper Yorkshire pudding is the aristocrat of roast trimmings. The secret to cooking these towering beauties? Air – and patience.

Keep an eye on your creations through the glass door of the oven. At Toby, we aim to get our Yorkshires at least 7cm tall, but don't worry if you don't reach those heights; home ovens can be fickle. Serve straight from the oven; Yorkshires are at their best when they're piping hot and moreishly fresh.

Toby Tips:

  1. For really light and fluffy Yorkshires, serve them up last. Don't leave them hanging around to get cold.
  2. Cook Yorkshires in small batches for the best results.
  3. When heating oil for Yorkshires, it needs to be smoking hot. Once you see a blue haze above the oil, you know it's ready. Fill the tray as quick as you can and get it back in the oven.
Ingredients
  • 3 free-range eggs
  • 225ml oz whole or semi skimmed milk
  • 100g plain flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Rapeseed oil
Method
  1. Heat a lightly oiled Yorkshire pudding tray in a pre-heated oven at 240C for 20 minutes
  2. Mix the flour and salt together in a bowl, crack the eggs into the mixture and mix
  3. Gradually add the milk whilst whisking the mixture thoroughly
  4. Now put it in the fridge to combine for half an hour, and give your arm a rest. Take out your batter and whisk it all over again. Transfer to a jug for easier pouring
  5. Once the tray is heated, carefully remove from the oven and add your Yorkshire mix equally into each hole of the tray
  6. Be sure to close the oven door slowly so you don't force all the hot air out. Oh, and don't open the door to check on progress – the cold air will make your puds sag
  7. Place into the oven for approximately 25 minutes
  8. When they rise and look golden-brown and crisp on top, they're done
  9. Add to your favourite roast dinner
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Cooking times will vary according to your equipment specification and timings are given for guidance. We use a fan assisted oven for our recipes. Please follow instructions given on product packaging for best cooking instructions as these recipes are for guidance only. (V) indicates vegetarian recipe, (Ve) indicates vegan recipe. Double check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies, intolerances or food preferences.