Popovers

Directions

1. 1
   Whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter in a large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Stir in the flour and salt.
3. 3
   Using a mixer set on medium speed, beat the batter for 1 minute, or until very smooth.
4. 4
   Refrigerate the batter for at least 1 hour.
5. 5
   Remove it from the refrigerator about an hour before you plan to bake the popovers.
6. 6
   Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven.
7. 7
   Preheat the oven to 400F.
8. 8
   Generously grease a popover pan or muffin pan with the softened butter.
9. 9
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cup one-half to two-thirds full.
10. 10
    Bake the popovers for 35 to 40 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
11. 11
    Do not open the oven door for the first 35 minutes of baking or the popovers may collapse.
12. 12
    Remove the popovers from the oven and run a knife around the edges to loosen them from the pan.
13. 13
    Pop them out of the pan and serve immediately.