Pat's Popovers

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 425.
2. 2
   Put a large 12-cup muffin pan in the oven to heat.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, combine the milk with the flour, eggs, salt and 1 tablespoon of the beef fat.
4. 4
   Using a handheld electric mixer, beat until very smooth.
5. 5
   Remove the hot muffin pan from the oven and add 1/2 teaspoon of the beef fat to each cup.
6. 6
   Return the muffin pan to the oven and heat until the fat is very hot, about 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Carefully and quickly pour the popover batter into the muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes; don't open the oven door.
8. 8
   Reduce the heat to 350 and bake for about 20 minutes, until the popovers are golden brown and puffed.
9. 9
   Serve right away.