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Yorkshire Pudding

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Quick and easy

14 Reviews

Total Time
25m
Prep Time
5m
Bake Time
20m
Makes 12
Makes 12
easy
Easy

About our Yorkshire pudding recipe:

You might know how to make a Yorkshire Pudding, but do you have a Yorkshire Pudding recipe that makes your puds rise higher than before? Well, you do now. 

Why is ours the best Yorkshire pudding recipe? Our secret is we use Allinson's Strong White Bread Flour for fluffy, practically-perfect Yorkshire puddings. Its higher protein content leads to a higher rise, lifting your Yorkies to new heights.

These Yorkshire puddings are the perfect accompaniment to a roast dinner; filled with sausages for a Toad in the Hole or even can be made into dinky versions for fancy party canapes.

This recipe has been created by the talented, Jill Weatherburn who is a food stylist, recipe developer, food consultant with over 30 years experience in the home economist industry.

What type of tin should I use for my Yorkshire Puddings? 

The main difference between a Yorkshire pudding tin and a muffin baking tin lies in the size and depth of the cavities:

  • Yorkshire Pudding Tin: Typically features fewer, larger, and shallower holes, designed to allow the batter to spread and rise, creating wide and airy puddings. Commonly, these tins have 4-6 cavities. The diameter of each hole is usually larger, around 10 cm (4 inches), with a depth of about 2.5 cm (1 inch).
  • Muffin Baking Tin: Has smaller, deeper cavities and is used for denser bakes like cupcakes or muffins. A standard muffin tin has 6-12 holes, with each cavity measuring around 6-7 cm (2.5-3 inches) in diameter and 3.5-4 cm (1.5-1.75 inches) deep.

Using the correct tin is essential for achieving the desired shape and texture. Yorkshire pudding tins are ideal for light and crispy puddings, while muffin tins work for smaller, thicker versions.

How much batter should I add to each hole in my Yorkshire Pudding baking tins?

The amount of batter to add per hole in a Yorkshire pudding tin depends on the size of the tin:

  • Standard Muffin Tin (6-12 holes): Fill each hole about 1/3 to 1/2 full. This allows enough space for the batter to rise and create the signature puffed shape.
  • Larger Yorkshire Pudding Tin (4 holes): Use slightly more batter, filling each hole about halfway, ensuring a good rise without overflowing.

Why Bake Our Yorkshire Pudding Recipe? 

⭐Quick and Easy

⭐Tried and tested

⭐Strong white bread flour results in crispier puds

6 ingredients8 steps

    Yorkie's that rise to new, fluffy heights.

    Bake with Allinson's
    Allinson's Strong White Bread Flour

    Ingredients

    • For the batter

      • A drizzle (for the tin)Sunflower Oil 
      • 140gAllinson's Strong White Bread Flour 
      • 4Large eggs 
      • 200mlSemi skimmed milk 
      • To seasonSalt 
      • To seasonPepper 

    Method

    1. Step 1

      Heat oven to 230°C / fan 210°C / Gas 8.

    2. Step 2

      Drizzle enough sunflower oil to cover the bottom of each hole of your tin.

      • For 8 large Yorkshire puddings: Use two 4-hole Yorkshire pudding tins.
      • For 12 small: Use one 12 hole muffin tin.

      Place the prepared tins in the oven and ensure oil is piping hot before you add the batter.

      Ingredients for this step

      • A drizzleSunflower Oil
    3. Step 3

      To make the batter, add the flour to a bowl and beat in the eggs until smooth. This ensures the ingredients are fully combined, creating a lump-free batter for evenly risen, light Yorkshire puddings.

      Ingredients for this step

      • 140gAllinson's Strong White Bread Flour
      • 4Large eggs
    4. Step 4

      Gradually pour in 200ml of milk, beating continuously until the batter is completely smooth and lump-free. This step ensures the mixture is well-aerated, helping the Yorkshire puddings rise to their full, fluffy potential. Season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavour.

      Ingredients for this step

      • 200mlSemi skimmed milk
      • To seasonSalt
      • To seasonPepper
    5. Step 5

      Transfer the batter into a jug and leave it to rest for 30 minutes. 

    6. Step 6

      Carefully take the hot tins out of the oven, ensuring the oil is sizzling, and pour the batter evenly into each hole.

      Yorkshire pudding batter poured into tin
    7. Step 7

      Place the tins back in the oven and leave them undisturbed for 20 minutes (5 minutes extra for the larger ones). Avoid opening the oven door during this time, as it can cause the puddings to collapse. Bake until they are puffed up and golden brown.

    8. Step 8

      Serve immediately. 

      Stack of yorkshire puddings with a bag of flour in the background

    Top Tips

    How to Store

    Yorkshire puddings are best served immediately for the desired crispy texture. However, the cooled Yorkshire Puddings can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container or frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer bag (removing as much air as possible). If reheating, use an oven for best results as a microwave may lead to soggy puddings.

    FAQs

    14 Baker Ratings

    My 17yr old son loves a Yorkshire pudding with a roast so I panicked when I had no plain flour and luckily found this recipe. Wow they came out huge and looked amazing from the muffin tin and he ate 4 of them - I loved mine too, so plan to use this recipe from now on.

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    Disgusting, what a waste of time. I’m going back to plain flour.

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