How to Make Popovers

Popovers don't always rise as they should. For these foolproof ones, add a bit of baking powder to the batter and use a regular (not nonstick) muffin tin.

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Be sure to cook the popovers until they're well-browned and crusty, or else they may collapse.

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In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar and orange zest. Whisk in the milk and 3 tablespoons of the melted butter.

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In another bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder and salt.

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Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until only small lumps remain.

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Brush the cups of a muffin tin (preferably not nonstick) with the remaining 1 tablespoon of melted butter and heat the muffin tin in the oven for 5 minutes.

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The butter will turn a nutty brown.

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Carefully fill the muffin cups halfway with the popover batter.

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Bake the popovers for about 30 minutes, until they are risen and browned.

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Turn the popovers out onto a serving platter and serve them right away.

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