Mom's Lighter Popovers
A lower-fat version of Mom's popovers. I didn't grow up eating these but probably should have! If going lighter, should probably also skip eating them with melted butter on the inside too, sigh.
A lower-fat version of Mom's popovers. I didn't grow up eating these but probably should have! If going lighter, should probably also skip eating them with melted butter on the inside too, sigh.
- Carbohydrate 27.3317116666667 g
- Cholesterol 31.8366666666667 mg
- Fat 0.782986666666667 g
- Fiber 0.115049996693929 g
- Protein 3.50626166666667 g
- Saturated Fat 0.2488325 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (84g)
- Sodium 45.6983333333333 mg
- Sugar 27.2166616699727 g
- Trans Fat 0.144247166666666 g
- Calories 127 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven to 450(F).
- Place all ingredients in a blender in order listed. Cover and blend on medium speed about 15 seconds, stopping blender to scrape sides if necessary. Blend just until smooth.
- Fill muffin cups about 1/2 full.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 350(F) and bake 20 minutes longer, until deep golden brown. Remove from pan and serve immediately.
Standard baking tools require nothing more than a basic muffin tin to achieve high-rising batter structures without specialized cast-iron pans. Skim milk and extra egg whites replace the heavy fats of traditional recipes, demanding precise temperature control to compensate for the lower fat content.
Preventing Deflation
Opening the oven door prematurely lets cool air rush into the chamber, causing the expanding steam to collapse before the structural proteins set. Maintain a closed door during the initial 450 degrees Fahrenheit bake and the subsequent 350 degrees Fahrenheit reduction. Bake until the exterior reaches a deep golden brown hue to guarantee structural rigidity.
Managing Steam and Texture
Blender mixing incorporates maximum air into the liquid batter, providing the primary leavening agent alongside trapped moisture. Pour the blended mixture directly into greased cups while the oven maintains its peak heat. Serve them immediately upon removal from the pan to prevent residual internal steam from softening the crisp exterior shell.
