Today is Yorkshire Pudding Day

The prefix “Yorkshire” was first used in 1747 publication, ‘The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Simple’ by Hannah Glasse, which distinguished the light and crispy texture of the pudding made in this region from other batter-based puddings created in different parts of the country.

The Yorkshire pudding was traditionally made in one large tin, rather than the smaller, individual puddings that are more common today.

Hundreds of years ago, when meat was really expensive, the Yorkshire pudding was served before a main meal, in order to fill people up.

Nowadays, Yorkshire puddings are usually served as part of a meal, and commonly adorn roast dinners plates, accompanied by lashings of gravy.

We have a few Yorkshire puddings on here, so this should be a popular day

 

How about a Yorkshire Pudding Kebab ?

 

It still is!

 

I’ve never had it as a starter

 

You do at @crossy2112 house when he doesn't win the meat raffle, aw mooch

 

Had one last week with onion gravy.

A worthy starter in my eyes

 

Just like the guy in the marmite advert who finds out he has wasted his life

 

I always found it a little strange that Yorkshire Pudding was named for a desert and yet served as a starter. Perhaps it's that sense of Yorkshire contraryness?

 

Steak and kidney pudding?

 

My home made Yorkshire puddings are legendary (in my house anyway..)!

I will be knocking some up with the roast this evening...

 

My Father made the best Yorkshires, in the meat dish, they almost floated out of the oven.
Often had them as a starter with gravy but mostly with the main meal.
@crossy2112 will know Dodworth just outside of Barnsley, proper Yorkshire.

 

Mrs C hates me saying my mum's Yorkshire's were the best.
Used to live on Dodeth Road.
Top of Dodeth bottom always made me chuckle

 

Nice cold with jam on.

 

Heathen

 

At what? Details please? Did you escape the cellar?

 

Remember what he does with peanut butter!

 

When you make them home made it is important to use the correct oil and to get it really hot before adding the batter.