Lemon-Pepper Popovers

Light and airy popovers flavored with fresh lemon zest and black pepper. These savory pastries puff up beautifully and make the perfect accompaniment to any meal.

6 servings
55 min

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pan popover pan

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in lower third. Generously butter popover cups.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Whisk together milk, water, eggs, and zest in a bowl, then whisk in butter. Add flour, salt, and pepper and whisk until batter is combined well but still slightly lumpy.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Divide batter among popover cups and sprinkle tops with additional pepper as garnish. Bake until puffed and golden, about 40 minutes. Cut a slit about 1/2-inch long in top of each popover with a small sharp knife, then bake 5 minutes more.

    45 min

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