True Yorkshire Pudding
MUST BE
served as a STARTER.
Ingredients for 3 Persons
Makes 6, four inch puddings (2 each)
3 Heaped tablespoons of Plain Flour
1 Egg
3 oz Whole Milk
2 oz Water
A pinch of Salt
Method
Take the flour, egg and salt and mix them together using a household fork, a little water may be added to achieve a smooth consistancy (appearence of a thick cake mix) Add the milk and the water gradually until the mixture is smooth. Whisk for 5 minutes to airate the mixture. Leave to stand for 20 minutes (cover bowl with a clean damp tea-towel or muslin).
Preheat an oven at gas mark 9. Wait for the oven to reach temperature. Add a knob of lard to each of the tins and place on the top shelf of the oven. The fat must be very hot, smoking slightly.
Re-beat the mixture for five more minutes, then pour the mixture into the tins. Place onto the middle shelf of the oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Cook at gas mark 9.
When risen move the tins to the top shelf for the remainder of the cooking time keeping the oven at gas mark 9
Serve with an Onion Gravy as a STARTER.
Secrets of Success
Always serve onto hot plates
Do not subsitute oil for lard
Do not use all milk
Lancashire Pudding......
Make half the quantity in smaller tins and serve with the main meal