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Yorkshire Pudding

Batter hits smoking-hot fat and erupts on contact: a flash reaction you can eat.

Intermediate#111 most lovedUses: Flash Thermal Reaction
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The Chemistry in This Bake

Pouring batter into a pan of smoking-hot fat, triggering near-instant, violent puffing on contact.

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Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
  • Eggs
  • Whole milk
  • Salt
  • Beef dripping (or vegetable oil)

Method

  1. Whisk flour, eggs, milk, and salt into a thin batter; rest 30 minutes.

  2. Put a spoonful of beef dripping in each muffin cup.

  3. Heat in a 230 °C oven until the fat is literally smoking.

  4. Pour in the cold batter quickly — it should sizzle violently on contact.

  5. Bake without opening the door for 20-25 minutes.

  6. Serve immediately while dramatically puffed.