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[Meggie]

Aha - full tablespoon of syrup - that's it - the original recipe said dessertspoon - I did wonder at the time! Mine didn't become glossy but seemed a bit dry. Still taste nice though - and OH thinks so too!
Bette x

IT IS A DESSERTSPOON OF SYRUP  !!!!

Meggie

[Christine662]

Help....

Daft question maybe, but have never made them before.

Plain or Self Rasing flour for Yorkshire Puddings?


Thanks

Stumpy xx

[san]

I use SR but not sure if that constitutes a true Yorkshire pud.
Do we have a true Yorkshire woman on here to set us straight? 

[Christine662]

Thanks San

There are such a simple dish (ingredient wise), but soooooo difficult to get right am told.

Stumpy xx

[san]

It helps to think of something that makes you angry whilst beating the batter. Helps get the air into the mixture.

OH usually says 'are you thinking about me' 

[Christine662]

 

[Meggie]

Plain Flour for Yorkshire Puddings ladies

Meggie

[Christine662]

Thanks Meggie

 

[viv]

How will it rise if you put plain flour in?

Do you need baking powder then.

Honeyb
x

[Christine662]

Eggs make things rise too HB, and the fat is that hot it just sizzles & rises....making them tonight with chicken etc....fingers crossed they rise.

[Meggie]

The general rule of thumb is:-

4oz Plain Flour
Pinch of Salt
1 egg
Half Pint of Milk (or milk and water)

Lard or fat for the tins.
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My Mum gave me a brilliant recipe:-
4oz Plain Flour
Pinch of Salt
1 whole Egg plus 2 Egg whites  (save the egg yolks for creme-brulee or similar)
1 Tablespoon full fat or semi-skimmed Milk
Water

Put flour in bowl, add salt, egg, egg whites and milk.  Add water a little at a time until the mixture is smooth.  Transfer mixture into a measuring jug and slowly continue to beat in more water until there is half pint of mix.  Allow to stand, in fridge, for half an hour.  Stir well.  put baking tins in oven with oil/fat and when the fat is hot, fill tins with mix and ........ watch them rise !!

Hope you enjoy

Meggie

[Christine662]

meggie....I am confused (grown woman & never done Yorkies)

The recipe I have says 3 eggs...

Stumpy xx

[Bette]

The trouble is that every recipe is different.  I use Delia's recipe for Toad in the Hole batter:-
3 oz (75g) plain flour
1 large egg
3 fl oz (75ml) semi-skimmed milk
2 fl oz (55ml) water
I think that the most important thing is getting the fat really hot before you put in the better.
Bette x

[ricky]

Yes also let the mixture stand for at least an hour, I find full fat milk best
Smoking hot fat
and into a hot oven
resist opening the door 
Ricky
Xx

[Meggie]

Yes I agree - many variations on 1 theme, just keep trying until you find one you like.

Some recipes with lots of milk make a tasty wetter yorkshire pudding, those with a lot of water end up crisper and dryer.

Let us know how you get on and if you open the oven when the fats hot BE READY FOR THE SMOKE ALARM TO GO OFF !!

I can taste and smell 'em from here.

Meggie