Popovers

Directions

1. 1
   Place the milk in a bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until warm to the touch.
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, salt and baking powder together.
3. 3
   Beat the eggs in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk on medium speed for about 3 minutes until foamy and pale in color.
4. 4
   Turn down the mixer to low speed and add the warm milk.
5. 5
   Gradually add the flour mixture and beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
6. 6
   Turn the machine off and let the batter rest for 1 hour at room temperature.
7. 7
   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
8. 8
   Spray a popover tin generously with nonstick spray.
9. 9
   Fill the popover cups almost to the top with the batter and place the popover tin on a cookie sheet.
10. 10
    Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
11. 11
    Turn down the oven temperature to 375 degrees F and bake for 30 to 35 minutes longer, until the popovers are a deep golden brown on the outside and airy on the inside.
12. 12
    Turn out the popovers and serve hot with strawberry butter.