---
title: "Yorkshire Pudding"
section: recipes
description: "A simple Yorkshire pudding recipe with just 6 ingredients."
tags: ["baking", "british", "yorkshire-pudding", "egg", "butter", "sour", "side-dish"]
created: 2020-10-12T15:51:00Z
updated: 2026-07-29T21:06:15Z
cid: bafkreiepzs7duiueelguqwoaltiutze2cw52ohzy4dvee64tbvb3m2fpva
html: https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1602523860000-yorkshire-pudding
---

# Yorkshire Pudding

```recipe
yield: "6 puddings (2–3 servings)"
time: "10 min active · 35 min total"

ingredients:
  - { id: butter, item: "butter", amount: "as needed", note: "plus extra for pans" }
  - { id: flour, item: "flour", amount: "½ cup" }
  - { id: milk, item: "milk", amount: "¼ cup" }
  - { id: water, item: "water", amount: "¼ cup" }
  - { id: eggs, item: "eggs", amount: "1 to 3", note: "recipe adaptable" }
  - { id: salt, item: "salt", amount: "to taste" }

steps:
  - id: s1
    prep: true
    do: "preheat the oven"
    detail: "Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), using convection mode if possible."
  - id: s2
    in: [butter]
    do: "place a small amount"
    detail: "Place a small amount of butter (1/4 to 1/2 tsp per muffin well or 2 tsp for a baking dish) into your baking vessel. Put it in the oven to melt the butter as it heats."
  - id: s3
    in: [s2, flour, milk, water, eggs, salt]
    do: "combine flour"
    for: "10 min"
    detail: "In a stand mixer, combine flour, milk, water, eggs, and salt. Mix on HIGH, pausing once to scrape down the sides, then continue until fully mixed."
  - id: s4
    in: [s3]
    do: "remove the pan and swirl"
    detail: "Once the butter in the oven starts to brown, remove the pan and swirl to coat the surface."
  - id: s5
    in: [s4]
    do: "pour the batter"
    for: "20–25 min"
    detail: "Pour the batter immediately into the hot pan or muffin tin."
  - id: s6
    in: [s5]
    do: "place the dish or tin"
    for: "5 min"
    detail: "Place the dish or tin back into the oven without delay."
  - id: s7
    in: [s6]
    do: "bake for approximately"
    for: "20 min"
    detail: "Bake for approximately 20 minutes, starting to check for doneness at 18 minutes."
  - id: s8
    in: [s7]
    do: "let cool slightly"
    for: "5 min"
    detail: "After baking, let cool slightly then serve. They are also good the following day. Note: Yorkshire pudding is best served with roast beef and gravy, but they are versatile enough to accompany many dishes or be enjoyed on their own."
```

---

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