Porcini popovers: Light and fluffy mushroom delights

Ingredients for Porcini popovers

• 14 g dried porcini mushrooms

• 300 g plain flour

• 8 g salt

• 6 large eggs, lightly beaten

• 600 ml full-fat milk

• 115 g unsalted butter, melted, cold, plus additional for popover cups

• 2 nonstick popover pans with 6 (160 ml) cups

How to make Porcini popovers

1. Grind the porcini mushrooms to a powder in an electric coffee or spice grinder, or in a blender, until you have approximately 60 g (1/4 cup).

2. Whisk together the porcini powder, plain flour, salt, eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth. Set aside to chill for 1 hour.

3. Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C) with the oven rack positioned in the middle.

4. Butter the popover cups generously. Cut the remaining 30 g of butter into 12 small pieces.

5. Heat the popover pans in the oven for 2 minutes. Remove from the oven and place a piece of butter into each cup.

6. Return the pans to the oven and heat until the butter is bubbling, about 1 minute.

7. Divide the batter among the cups, filling each with just under 120 ml (1/2 cup). Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the popovers are puffed and golden-brown.

8. Pierce the top of each popover with a sharp knife to release steam, then continue to bake for an additional 5–10 minutes, until they are deep golden-brown.

9. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavour.

10. If needed, popovers can be baked up to 4 hours in advance. Remove them from the pans and reheat on a baking tray in a 175°C oven until hot and crisp.

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.