Yorkshire Pudding Recipe

'Proper' Yorkshire Puddings
As a Yorkshire-based business, we certainly know our Yorkshire puddings! As a consistent favourite on our Sunday roasts and a beloved British classic, a proper yorkie is the perfect addition to add warmth to our dinners (and certainly, our hearts).
Yorkshire puds can be made in all kinds of shapes and sizes, from being a simple flour, egg and milk recipe to experimenting with herbs and fats to flavour. They’re a regular on our plates whether that's every Sunday or savoured on Christmas.
So, whether you dunk your yorkie in gravy or keep them dry and crisp, here’s our Yorkshire Pudding Recipe.
How to make Yorkshire Puddings
This simple recipe makes 12 Yorkshire puddings, making it perfect for serving 6 or 4 guests. Easily adjusted for when there’s only the 2 of you.
Ingredients
- 105g plain flour
- 3 eggs
- 150ml milk
- Sunflower oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Preheat the oven to 230C/210C fan/Gas 8.
- Pour a little oil (about 2 tbsp) into each section of a 12-hole muffin tin. Place into the oven for 10-15 minutes to heat up.
- To make the batter, whisk together the flour, eggs and around half of the milk until the mixture is smooth with no lumps.
- Gradually add the remainder of the milk to the batter and add a little salt and pepper for seasoning.
- Pour the batter into a jug and place into your fridge to rest for at least 10 minutes (whilst your oil is heating up).
- Remove the hot muffin tins from the oven, being careful of the hot oil and smoke.
- Working quickly, evenly pour the mixture into each of the muffin holes, trying to avoid any drips.
- Place back into the oven immediately and bake for 20 – 25 minutes (or until the yorkies are gold brown and risen).
Pro Tip: Don't open the door to check on your Yorkshire Puddings. The heat will drop, making them flat. We don’t want that!
Enjoy your fresh Yorkshire puddings with your Sunday roast and plenty of gravy! This recipe is a must-have and very easy to perfect. No matter how many times you make yorkies, they'll always turn out golden!
Enjoy your Yorkshire Puddings with our tasty Sage and Onion Stuffing recipe, or try our simple Sausage Rolls recipe.
Find more inspiration for recipes over on our Feel Good Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What oil is best for making Yorkshire Puddings?
Sunflower oil or vegetable oil works best because they have high smoking points. The fat needs to be hot enough for a quick rise.
Can you use self-raising flour in Yorkshire Puddings?
Unfortunately, no, self-raising flour contains raising agents which result in a flat and unrisen yorkie.
Why haven’t my Yorkshire Puddings risen?
It's a simple and common solution. Often, when your yorkies haven't risen, it's because the oil wasn't hot enough. Your oil should sizzle and bubble when you add your batter. You can test it by adding a drop of water or batter first.
Once the Yorkshire puddings are in the oven, remember not to open the door and trust the timer!
Can you cook Yorkshire puddings in an air fryer?
Yes. Follow the steps above. Instead of using the oven, put oiled muffin moulds in the air fryer. Cook them for 5 minutes at about 180C.
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