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Popovers from Mrs. Frageno
Popovers are a delightful, hollow bread roll made from a simple batter of eggs, milk, and flour. This vintage recipe, dated 1937 and attributed to "Mrs. Frageno," reflects Depression-era ingenuity, simple ingredients, big results. The light, airy texture and crisp exterior make them a perfect pairing for breakfast with jam or as a savory dinner roll. Their name comes from the way they "pop over" the sides of the muffin tin as they bake.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 91 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 eggs (beaten until creamy)
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup sifted flour
  • Butter or oil (for greasing muffin tin)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare Batter

  • In a medium bowl, beat eggs until creamy.
  • Add milk and salt, stirring until combined.
  • Gradually add sifted flour while beating until smooth and lump-free.

Step 2: Preheat and Grease

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Place muffin tin in oven while it preheats.
  • Remove tin, quickly brush each cup with oil or butter.

Step 3: Fill and Bake

  • Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter.
  • Bake in the moderate oven for about 30 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
  • Do not open the oven during baking to prevent collapsing.

Tips

  • Preheat the tins thoroughly; popovers rise best when the pan is very hot.
  • Use butter, oil, or beef drippings to grease tins for different flavors.
  • Let the batter rest 10 minutes for a smoother rise.
  • Do NOT open the oven during baking, this causes collapse.
  • Add 1 to 2 tbsp melted butter to the batter for richer popovers.
  • For savory popovers, add herbs like chives or thyme.
  • For sweet popovers, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar after baking.
  • Substitute half the milk with cream for extra-tall, custardy interiors.
  • Serve immediately, popovers deflate as they cool.
  • Bake in a cast-iron popover pan for the most dramatic height.

Nutrition

Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 49mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 110IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword 1930s recipe, breakfast, comfort food, heritage baking, popovers, simple ingredients, vintage recipe
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