Ingredients

  • 5 12-6 teaspoons vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons bouquet garni, finely crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 12 garlic cloves, crushed in a garlic press

Method

  • Position rack in lower half of oven and preheat to 450 degrees.
  • Place 1/2 teaspoon shortening in each cup of a heavy-duty muffin pan or cast iron popover pan.
  • Heat in oven until shortening is almost smoking, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, sift flour, seasoning, salt and baking powder in medium bowl.
  • Beat eggs in large bowl with electric mixer until just foamy.
  • Add milk and stir through.
  • Add flour mixture to eggs and milk and mix until smooth;stir in crushed garlic.
  • Fill popover cups about 2/3 full.
  • Bake until popovers are puffed and tops are golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Do not open oven door for the first 20 minutes.
  • Serve popovers immediately.