Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

8 large eggs

2 cups milk

12 tablespoons vegetable oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

2 tablespoons finely chopped herbs such as parsley, chives, and sage (optional)

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and eggs. Whisk in the milk until there are no visible lumps. Strain through a fine mesh strainer, and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425F. Pour 1 tablespoon of oil into each mold of a 12-cup muffin tin and place in oven.
  3. Season the batter with herbs and salt and pepper. When oil starts to smoke, after about 10 minutes, remove the tin from the oven and brush to distribute the oil around the molds. pour equal amounts of batter into each mold, reaching just below the lip of the mold.
  4. Transfer to the oven. After 15 minutes reduce the heat to 350F and bake until the popovers rise and are brown, about 15 minutes longer. Do not open the oven while they are cooking.