Yorkshire Puddings – Not Just for Sundays Anymore
At Pomodoras, we believe in celebrating the classics—and few dishes are more iconic than the humble Yorkshire pudding. But here’s the twist: they’re not just for roast beef and gravy. These crispy, golden beauties deserve the spotlight all week long.
Originally served with rich beef dripping and silky gravy, Yorkshire puddings have become a nostalgic favourite for Sunday roast lunches. But as our chefs will tell you, these puffy delights are surprisingly versatile—and too good to reserve for just one day of the week.
A Bonus Recipe from Our Chef Files
Our Yorkshire pudding recipe is straight from the Pomodoras restaurant kitchen. It’s simple, reliable, and guaranteed to give you that glorious rise and golden crunch every single time. The secret? It’s all in the resting time and the smoking-hot tray. Want to try it? —it’s one of our bonus recipes we love to share with our foodie family.
Serving Ideas That Go Beyond the Roast
Whether you’re prepping for a traditional Sunday roast or looking for ways to stretch your leftovers, Yorkshire puddings can do it all:
- Mini brunch cups: Fill with scrambled eggs and crispy bacon for a hearty twist on breakfast.
- Leftover roast rolls: Slice them open and stuff with roast meat, mustard, and a drizzle of Pomodoras Caramelised Balsamic Dressing.
- Sweet surprise: Fill with whipped cream and stewed fruit, and finish with a splash of Orange Vincotto Balsamic for a decadent dessert.
- Snack-size nibbles: Serve cold with a smear of cheese and chutney as party bites or picnic finger food.
Leftover Yorkshire Pudding Ideas
Got a few left from Sunday? Don’t let them go to waste:
- Chop into cubes and toast them into crunchy salad croutons.
- Use them as a base for mini pizzas.
- Reheat and serve with soup in place of bread rolls.
They reheat beautifully in the oven—just 5 minutes at 180°C.
A Comfort Classic Worth Mastering
Yorkshire puddings are more than just a side dish—they’re a celebration of crispy, golden goodness. Whether you’re feeding the family, impressing guests, or sneaking one at midnight filled with cheese, this is one recipe you’ll want to keep on repeat.
The Chef’s Secret Weapon
Yorkshire puddings were a staple on our restaurant menus—not just because they’re nostalgic, but because they’re an easy way to wow guests with something warm, indulgent, and just a little bit fancy. They reheat beautifully, they stretch your roast leftovers, and they turn even the simplest of meals into something memorable.
So if you’ve only ever had Yorkshire puddings on a Sunday with roast beef, it’s time to rethink everything. This is comfort food at its most creative.
Perfect Yorkshire Puddings – Not Just for Sunday Roast
Course: SidesCuisine: Christmas, Sunday Roast6-8
servings10
minutes1
hour20
minutesThere’s something so comforting about home-cooked food, and when it comes to traditional British christmas cuisine Yorkshire pudding is one of Chef Chris’s favourites.
This recipe will make 12 pudding.
Ingredients
4 whole eggs
300mls milk
200g plain flour
10g salt
oil
Directions
- Mix all ingredients together until smooth with a stick blender
- Rest in the fridge for 1 hour
- Pre heat oven and muffin tray (215 degrees)
- Add lots of oil to muffin tray about 1/3 full, then pour in mix
- Place in oven for 10mins
- Then after 10 mins turn oven down to 190 degrees and bake for another 10min
- Tip out of tray straight away and serve
Notes
- Chef’s tip – Do NOT open oven during cooking at all.
- Also instead of using oil in the muffin tray, try using the oils from your roast…