Giant Popovers

This is wonderful served with prime rib.

Yield: 8 popovers

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter (or meat drippings)
• 6 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter . Grease well eight deep custard cups (or use the special large popover pan available at kitchen shops). If you use custard cups, set them in a jellyroll pan for easier handling.
2. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
3. In a large bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat eggs until frothy; beat in milk and butter until blended. Beat in flour and salt until batter is smooth. Fill each custard cup three-quarters full with batter. Bake 1 hour; then quickly make a small slit in the top of each popover to let out steam. Bake 10 minutes longer. Immediately remove popovers from cups.
4. Serve piping hot.