Yorkshire Delights (called "puddings" in the UK and "popovers" in the USA) are another firm favourite to all Hogwarts students - especially Harry Potter, who 100% loves them. The key to this recipe is to keep plenty of heat in your muffin pan so that your Delights rise to the occasion. These are best served under thousands of floating candles and with loads of gravy!
Ingredients:
Meatballs
1 cup/225g lean minced beef
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp light olive oil or vegetable oil
For the batter:
1 cup/125g plain flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup/250ml milk
Special equipment:
12-hole muffin tin or popover pan
preferably non stick
Vegetarian/vegan option:
For a vegetable or vegan option, use a
meat-free alternative
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees fahrenheit/250 degrees celcius/gas mark 8. Thoroughly mix together the lean minced beef, shallot rosemary and a little salt and pepper. Roll into twelve evenly sized balls.
2. Pour 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable oil into each section of a twelve-hole muffin or popover pan.
3. Heat in the oven for 5 minuets. add the meatballs into each section and return to the oven for 5 minuets.
4. Meanwhile, make the batter. put the flour and salt in a bowl, make a well in the centre and add the eggs and half the milk. Whisk together, gradually incorporating the flour from around the sides of the bowl until you have a thick, smooth batter. Whisk in the remaining milk and pour into a measuring bowl.
5. Lift the pan from the oven. working quickly so that the oil doesn't cool down, pour the batter into the sections to half fill. Bake fir 12-15 minuets until well risen and warm. Serve warm.
Magical fact:
The design team encouraged the film's young actors to scratch their names and other marks into the four house tables in the Great Hall to make them look older.
Top Tip:
These meaty treats make a great lunch or teatime snack as they are or, for a sweet version, omit the meat and drizzle with maple syrup. chocolate sauce, honey or fruit puree.
Did you know?
These days, a pudding tends to mean a sweet dessert, but hundreds of years ago in Britain, the term was connected to savoury and meat-based dishes.
I have forgotten to take a photo for the blog. The next time I have Yorkshire Delight I promise to take a photo.
Commentaires