Description
These golden, airy gluten free popovers are made with a simple homemade gluten free popover mix using rice flour, tapioca, and potato starch. Perfectly crisp on the outside with a tender, hollow center, they pair beautifully with sweet jams or savory spreads. A must-have recipe for gluten-free baking success at breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
- 40 grams gluten free flour blend, (containing xanthan gum)
- 50 grams tapioca starch
- ▢60 grams cornstarch
- ▢3 grams kosher salt
- 5 large eggs, , at room temperature
- 265 grams low-fat milk, , at room temperature (1% is perfect)
- Non-stick cooking spray for the muffin pan
Instructions
Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together gluten free flour, tapioca starch, cornstarch, and kosher salt until well blended. Set this mixture aside.
Prepare the wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat room-temperature eggs until they’re pale and foamy. Slowly add room-temperature milk, whisking to combine. Gradually add the dry mix, stirring until the batter is completely smooth.
Let the batter rest: Pour the batter into a measuring cup for easy pouring later. Let it sit uncovered at room temperature for 25–30 minutes while you preheat your oven to 450°F. Place your oven rack in the lower third position for best heat distribution.
Preheat your pan: Set your popover or muffin pan on a baking sheet and place it in the oven for 5–10 minutes to preheat. This step is crucial for getting a quick rise. Lightly grease the pan with non-stick spray once hot.
Fill the pan and start baking: Carefully fill each cavity about two-thirds full. Bake at 450°F for 15 minutes without opening the oven. Then lower the oven temp to 400°F, baking for another 10 minutes. Finally, reduce again to 350°F and bake an extra 5–10 minutes until the tops are deep golden brown and fully puffed.
Finish with steam release: Once about 30 minutes of total baking time has passed, open the oven and gently prick each popover with a wooden skewer or knife to let trapped steam escape. Close the oven and bake 2–3 minutes more to ensure a firm shell.
Cool and serve: Remove the popovers from the oven and allow them to sit in the pan for 1–2 minutes to set. Then transfer them to a rack and serve warm. These gluten free popovers are best enjoyed fresh!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Gluten-Free Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popover
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg