Portland Popovers

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 450°.
2. 2
   Grease 9 regular-size muffin cups well with butter or margarine; fill any remaining muffin cups with water.
3. 3
   Place in the oven to heat.
4. 4
   In a medium-size bowl, with an electric mixer set on high, beat the milk, eggs, salt, and butter or margarine until frothy.
5. 5
   Add the flour, beating just until smooth.
6. 6
   Fill the 9 muffin cups 2/3 full.
7. 7
   Bake for 20 minutes. Lower the heat to 350° and bake 10 minutes longer or until golden and set.
8. 8
   Serve immediately with strawberry or blueberry preserves.