Popovers

Main ingredients: 5 | Kid jobs: brush pan, crack eggs with help, whisk

Popovers are a simple baking lesson that helps kids see how steam makes batter rise. The outside becomes golden while the inside stays light and hollow.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Adult: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Melt the butter and use it to brush the bottoms and sides of a muffin pan.
3. Child: Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk them with the milk.
4. Add the flour and salt.
5. Whisk until the batter is blended. A few small lumps are fine.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup about halfway.
7. Adult: Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the popovers are tall and golden brown.
8. Carefully remove the pan from the oven.
9. Use a fork or small knife to prick each popover so the steam can escape.
10. Serve warm.

Makes: About 10 to 12 popovers