Description
Cornmeal popovers with herb honey butter bring Southern comfort to your table. Crisp edges, pillowy centers, and herbal butter create a delightful companion for any meal you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (177 ml) whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup (90 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (30 g) fine cornmeal
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp honey or sugar (optional)
- ½ tsp baking powder (optional)
- 4 tbsps (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp fresh thyme (or rosemary, parsley, or chives)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Dry Mixture Preparation: Whisk cornmeal, flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl until uniformly combined.
- Liquid Fusion: Blend milk, eggs, melted butter, and honey in a separate container, whisking into a smooth emulsion.
- Batter Creation: Gradually merge wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently to eliminate lumps and create a silky batter; let rest for 10 minutes.
- Oven Preheating: Position popover pan or muffin tin in the oven, heating to 425F (220C) for 5 minutes to establish optimal cooking environment.
- Pan Preparation: Lightly coat each cup with butter or cooking spray to prevent adhesion.
- Baking Process: Fill cups halfway with batter, then bake at 425F (220C) for 15 minutes; reduce temperature to 375F (190C) and continue cooking for 10-15 minutes until popovers achieve golden, dramatically puffed appearance.
- Herb Honey Butter: While popovers bake, whip softened butter with honey, thyme, salt, and black pepper until creamy; briefly refrigerate to enhance flavor and texture.
- Serving: Remove popovers from oven, let rest momentarily, and serve warm accompanied by a generous dollop of herb honey butter; optionally pair with roasted meats, hearty soups, or fruit preserve.
Notes
- Measure Precisely: Use exact measurements for cornmeal and flour to ensure light, airy popovers with perfect texture.
- Preheat Thoroughly: Heat the popover pan or muffin tin for exactly 5 minutes to create the dramatic rise and crispy exterior.
- Rest the Batter: Allow 10-minute resting period to help ingredients combine and develop deeper flavor complexity.
- Temperature Control: Start at high heat (425F) then reduce to moderate heat (375F) for optimal rising and golden-brown finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg