Paulette's Famous Popovers

When I was around twelve years old my mom introduced me to what would become my favorite restaurant in Memphis - Paulette's. Since then, many birthdays, holidays, graduations, and special events have been celebrated here. A signature food to Paulette's is their Popovers - and they published their recipe (couldn't believe it)! Here's the recipe (although they are best with the strawberry butter):

Paulette's Famous Popovers
Ingredients:

• 1 cup all purpose flour - sifted


• 3/4 tsp. salt


• 1 cup milk


• 1 Tbsp. oil or clarified butter


• 2-3 eggs, room temperature, not mixed

Directions:

1. Mix flour and salt together.


2. Add milk and oil together, add to flour mixture and stir until well comined


3. Add eggs, one at a time mixing well after each addition then beat mixture for two minutes


4. Warm popover pans (or standard muffin pan) - season with vegetable shortening


5. Pour batter into pan filling each cup 3/4 full


6. Bake in a 415 degree oven for 30-40 minutes until popovers are a deep golden brown and sides are very crisp


7. Remove from oven, slit with a knife to let out steam and crisp the popovers inside


8. Dust with powdered sugar and serve hot with butter and jam

Bon Appetit!