Mary Berry's failsafe Yorkshire pudding recipe is perfect for Christmas Day

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Mary Berry's Yorkshire puddings recipe
Mary Berry's Yorkshire puddings recipe (Getty)

Yorkshire puddings are a roast dinner staple, especially at Christmas. If you're keen to rustle up your own Yorkies this year but have been left deflated by past attempts' soggy bottoms (pun intended), we have a great recipe for you from TV cook Mary Berry. This tried and tested method is so easy and will earn you loads of compliments.

The former Great British Bake Off star has a delicious Yorkshire pudding recipe in her cookbook Mary Berry’s Family Sunday Lunches. Her Yorkshires can also be pre-cooked and reheated – perfect for prepping ahead of time for Christmas Day.

Mary says: "My recipe has changed over the years – flours have become more refined and I find I get the best rise adding more eggs and omitting a little milk. If you only have full-fat milk, replace a quarter of the milk with water."

Yorkshire puddings on tray on kitchen counter
Mary Berry's Yorkshire pudding recipe will be a sure fire hit (Getty Images)

Mary Berry's Yorkshire pudding recipe

Serves: ​​​​8

INGREDIENTS:

  • 100g/4oz plain flour

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 3 large eggs

  • 225ml semi-skimmed milk

  • Approx 125ml sunflower oil

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INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven to 220C, Fan 200C, Gas 7. You will need a 12-hole deep bun tin or 2 x 4-hole large Yorkshire pudding tins.

  2. Measure the flour and salt into a bowl and make a well in the centre. Add the eggs and a little milk. Whisk until smooth and gradually add the remaining milk. This can be made by hand but is best made with an electric hand whisk until the bubbles burst on the surface. Pour into a jug.

  3. Measure a dessert spoon of oil into each hole of the 12-hole tin or a tablespoon in each hole of the 4-hole tins. Transfer to the preheated oven for about 5 minutes until the oil is piping hot.

  4. Carefully remove from the oven and pour the batter equally between the holes.

  5. Return to the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and well risen. Serve immediately.

The roast dinner staples can be prepped in advance
The roast dinner staples can be prepped in advance (Getty Images)

To prepare ahead: 

The puddings can be made completely ahead and reheated in a hot oven (temperature as right) for about 8 minutes. The batter can be made up to 2 hours ahead. They freeze well cooked.

To cook in the AGA:

Slide on to the lowest set of runners in the roasting oven for about 20 minutes.

Like this recipe? For more ideas and an array of recipes, pick up a copy ofMary Berry's Family Sunday Lunches, published by Headline.

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