Perfect Popovers

Directions

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   {"0":"Adjust the oven rack to the lower third of the oven; preheat the oven to 400F. Grease each popover cup generously with softened butter or solid vegetable shortening.","2":"Combine the eggs, milk, melted butter, flour and salt in a blender or food processor; process for about 40 seconds. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl a couple of times and blend until the mixture is completely smooth.","4":"To make by hand, whisk together the eggs, milk and butter in a large bowl. Add the flour and salt and beat until very smooth.","6":"Pour the batter into the greased cups, filling them half to two-thirds full. Bake until the popovers are puffed and golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Do not open the oven door during baking or the popovers will collapse.","8":"Yields 6-8, depending on the size of the baking cups","10":"Per popover: 105 calories, 4 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate, 4 g fat (2 g saturated), 61 mg cholesterol, 177 mg sodium, 0 fiber."}