Great Popovers

Directions

1. 1
   Break eggs into mixer bowl; beat until frothy.
2. 2
   Beat in milk and butter.
3. 3
   Slowly beat in flour and salt.
4. 4
   Batter should be light but not foamy (if batter becomes lumpy, strain it).
5. 5
   Popover batter may be prepared ahead and stored in covered pitcher.
6. 6
   Stir before pouring into custard cups.
7. 7
   If popovers are to be baked immediately, preheat oven to 400°.
8. 8
   Generously oil custard cups, filling each to within 1/2-inch of the top.
9. 9
   Arrange cups on a cookie sheet for easier handling.
10. 10
    Place in preheated oven.
11. 11
    Bake until very dark brown and well done (about 1 hour for 6-ounce cups, 45 minutes for 4-ounce cups).