Popovers

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a nonstick, standard 12 muffin tin and place in the oven to heat while you prepare the batter.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, sift together the flour and salt.
3. 3
   In a smaller bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter until blended.
4. 4
   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and use a whisk to mix them together.
5. 5
   Fill each hole in the muffin tin between 2/3 and 3/4 full.
6. 6
   Bake for 10 to 12 minutes and then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake until they develop a nice brown color, an additional 15 minutes; they should feel crusty.
7. 7
   Opening the oven door while popovers bake increases the chances they will deflate so look through the window but don't give in to temptation!
8. 8
   Remove the tin from the oven and turn the popovers out onto a flat surface to cool.
9. 9
   Pierce the sides with the tip of a small knife to allow steam to escape as they cool.
10. 10
    Serve immediately.