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Looking for Yorkshire recipes to celebrate Yorkshire Day? We have plenty of tips and ideas to create the perfect Yorkshire puddings, plus Wensleydale scones, rhubarb recipes and classic toad in the hole. Celebrate Yorkshire produce with these comforting recipes...

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Best ever Yorkshire puddings

Need to perfect your Yorkies? Cookery writer Adam Bush shares his pro tips and tricks for making the best Yorkshire puddings, straight from the olive kitchen.

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Roast rib of beef with Yorkshire puddings

Want to make roast dinner like a proper Yorkshireman? This rich rib of beef is the perfect Sunday lunch show stopping centrepiece. Serve with our best fluffy Yorkshire puddings, caramelised onion and horseradish sauce. Or just drench the whole lot in gravy! We've got plenty more beef recipes here, too...

Pea and Yorkshire Fettle croquettes with mint mayo

Check out these crispy croquettes with peas and crumbly Yorkshire fettle. This impressive veggie recipe comes from chef Chris Boustead of new Islington restaurant, Linden Stores.

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Yorkshire pudding wrap

This recipe combines all the best elements of a classic British roast wrapped up in a crisp, fluffy, giant Yorkshire pudding. Don’t forget the rich gravy on the side for dipping.

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Wensleydale scones

Looking for an easy afternoon treat to celebrate Yorkshire Day? Authentic Wensleydale is only made at the Wensleydale Creamery in Yorkshire. Make these scones for a quick, savoury snack – they'll become a crowd favourite in no time. Plenty more scone recipes here...

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Spring onion, Wensleydale and ham pastries

This is a much lighter version of a cheese and onion pasty, using young spring onions and new season Wensleydale from Yorkshire, which gives a fresh tangy flavour to the finished pastries.

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Parkin

Squidgy, oaty and made with warming mixed spice – this classic Yorkshire cake is a brilliant sweet treat for when days start to get shorter and colder.

Rhubarb and custard pavlova

Want a summer dessert? Rhubarb and custard is a classic combination, and piled on top of feather-light meringue it's even better. This show-stopping pavlova makes a great looking dinner party dessert. Try more rhubarb recipes here...

Healthier fish and chips

Nothing says Yorkshire food like fish and chips by the sea in Whitby or Scarborough. Try this recipe – shallow frying the fish and baking rather than frying the chips makes our fish and chips lighter so you can enjoy this delicious British takeaway classic without feeling too guilty. An easy, healthier way to enjoy a taste of British seaside! Plus we've got a guide to making the perfect fish and chips, too...

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Spiced rhubarb crumble

Need a warming pudding to make the most of Yorkshire rhubarb? A classic crumble is the easiest of puddings to make and perfect for making use of seasonal fruit. This winter crumble is filled with sweet, tangy rhubarb and warming spices. If you love crumble then check out our best recipes...

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Toad in the hole

Toad in the hole is a great family sharing dish that everyone loves. This version adds wedges of onion and flavours the batter with mustard powder. Serve with a big jug of hot gravy to pour over. Check out our other comforting British recipes here, including more sausage recipes...

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Roast T-bone joint with hot horseradish sauce, red wine gravy and proper Yorkshires

Find out the best way to cook this T-bone joint of beef in this easy-to-follow recipe. Served with horseradish, red wine gravy and the best Yorkshires, it will beat your favourite Sunday roast hands down. One for all the family or better still, for a special occasion.

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Treacle tart

Want an impressive dessert? This simple recipe for the classic treacle tart is perfect for Sunday lunch with family and friends. Check out our other sweet tarts too...

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Parkin cake with celeriac ice cream and caramelised pears

A proper Northern cake, particularly loved in the Leeds area of Yorkshire. This recipe for parkin cake with celeriac ice cream and caramelised pears sounds unusual, but really works. Plus it's a pretty posh dessert, and one that we like to make when friends come round for a winter dinner party. We've got even more indulgent dessert recipes here...

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Yorkshire puddings

One of our best recipes for Yorkies. For extra flavour and a light, fluffy texture, try using dripping and make sure the fat is hot before adding your batter. Check out our best ever roast recipes to go with your Yorkies...

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Should you stir Yorkshire pudding batter after resting? ›

10 Tips to Make Sure Your Yorkshire Puddings Rise
  1. 01 of 10. Measure Your Ingredients. ...
  2. 02 of 10. Mix Thoroughly. ...
  3. 03 of 10. Let the Batter Rest. ...
  4. 04 of 10. Use the Right Fat. ...
  5. 05 of 10. Then Stir Again. ...
  6. 06 of 10. Wipe Instead of Washing. ...
  7. 07 of 10. Don't Fill to the Rim. ...
  8. 08 of 10. Keep Batter Cool and Oven Hot.
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What is the best oil or fat for Yorkshire puddings? ›

What is best oil or fat for Yorkshire puddings? Gordon Ramsay's recipe calls for vegetable oil or beef dripping, but you can also use sunflower oil, lard or solid vegetable shortening. Avoid olive oil or butter as they burn easily and have low 'smoke' points.

Why aren t my Yorkshire puddings fluffy? ›

One of the main reasons why Yorkshires don't rise is because the oil isn't hot enough, so make sure it's bubbling and sizzling as you pour your batter in. Make sure you aren't over-filling the tin – fill each hole about a third or halfway up, any more and they may collapse through the weight of batter.

How long should Yorkshire pudding batter rest? ›

Resting the batter really does result in better-risen Yorkshire puddings with an airier texture (rather than chewy). About an hour is sufficient to allow the starch molecules to swell, giving a thicker consistency, and for the gluten to relax.

Is it better to use butter or oil for Yorkshire puddings? ›

Bacon fat: Save some of the grease from your morning bacon for smoky, salty Yorkshire puddings. Butter: While butter undoubtedly makes scrumptious popovers, it also burns easily, so we recommend using a combination of melted unsalted butter and oil instead.

Should Yorkshire pudding batter be thick or runny? ›

What consistency should Yorkshire pudding mix be? For perfect Yorkies, you need a consistency of heavy cream, so really quite runny but not milk-runny. To make sure you achieve this I suggest pouring half of the liquid in and then slowly adding more until you reach the consistency.

Is it best to leave Yorkshire pudding batter overnight? ›

4: Pour the batter into a jug, cover and leave to rest in the fridge for at least 4 hours, but ideally overnight if you have time.

What is the best oil for Yorkshire puddings? ›

This needs to get to the exact temperature and be piping hot to ensure the maximum sizzle for the maximum rise in those puds! The oven temperature you'll need is around 220oC / 200oC Fan. What oil is best for Yorkshire puddings? We believe that a cold pressed Rapeseed Oil is the best oil for the job.

Should Yorkshire pudding batter be cold or room temperature? ›

You can rest the batter or bake it fresh. You can chill it or leave it out at room temperature. Heck, you can even break the cardinal rule of Yorkshire puddings and pour the batter directly into a cold tin. Break every one of these rules and your puddings will still puff and turn out light and crisp.

What part of the oven is best for Yorkshire puddings? ›

With Yorkshire puddings you need an extremely hot oven to get the best results. In a fan oven you put them on the middle rack so that the hot air can blast over the batter, although the top rack seems to work just as well as long as you leave enough clearance for rising, and there will be a lot of that.

Can you open the oven when making Yorkshire puddings? ›

For Yorkshire puddings to soar, the temperature must too – so never open the oven door when they are cooking, to keep the oven as hot as possible. If opening the oven door is absolutely essential your Yorkshire puddings won't be ruined, but they just won't rise as much as they should.

Should you whisk Yorkshire pudding batter? ›

Method. Put 200g plain flour and some seasoning into a large bowl, stir in 3 eggs, one at a time, then slowly whisk in 300ml milk until you have a smooth batter. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 mins or up to a day.

How high do you fill Yorkshire pudding tins? ›

Notes. Tip: To help ensure your Yorkshire puddings rise, avoid overfilling the tin. If you pour too much batter into each individual compartment, the pudding will begin to rise, but will then collapse because it is too heavy. To avoid this, only fill each compartment to be about 2/3 full.

Does baking powder help Yorkshire puddings rise? ›

No and here is the reason why! It must be plain flour (no baking powder). 1/ High temperature oven. Yorkshire puddings rise due to quick cooking of the flour and steam being formed in the batter mixture, hence the requirement of a very hot oven and hot oil as you pour the batter into the yorkshire pudding tin.

What is the key to making Yorkshire puddings rise? ›

The secret to getting gloriously puffed-up Yorkshire puddings is to have the fat sizzling hot and don't open the oven door!

How do you keep Yorkshire puddings from getting soggy? ›

Remember to (carefully) flip

Another top tip from Adam: to avoid soggy bottoms, try flipping your Yorkshire puddings two-or-three minutes before the end of cooking time. It will dry the bottoms out and ensure you get a nice, even crunch. But remember to flip them carefully, using a utensil; they'll be boiling hot!

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