How To Reheat Yorkshire Pudding

Reheat Yorkshire Pudding

Yorkshire pudding is a delicacy for many regardless of its historical origins as a traditional Sunday side dish which was usually served with gravy, roasted meat, potatoes and vegetables. The exciting thing about Yorkshire pudding is that once you eat it with roast beef and gravy you won’t be able to resist the taste. The benefit of Yorkshire puddings is that they can absorb gravy very well, therefore when you eat them they will be very tasty. Furthermore, Yorkshire puddings can be prepared way ahead of time and be stored in the refrigerator. This means that any time you have cravings for your Yorkshire pudding you can easily reheat it and enjoy it with some gravy and roasted beef. However,the tricky part about reheating Yorkshire pudding is the fact that it is very fragile, it is made from flour, milk, butter of eggs and water, therefore when it is reheated the wrong way over high temperatures it can become soggy , wet and chewy.  The aim of this article is to provide you with a step by step guide on how to reheat Yorkshire pudding using different methods so that it remains light and crispy.

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Reheat Yorkshire pudding using the oven

NB: this is the best method to use when reheating Yorkshire pudding.

The first step is to take out the Yorkshire pudding out of the refrigerator and allow it to sit until it has reached room temperature, this allows the Yorkshire pudding to reheat faster and evenly. The next step is to preheat the oven to 425F before putting in the Yorkshire pudding. Place the Yorkshire pudding in a baking tray and pop it right into the oven. Let them reheat for 5 minutes but be sure to keep a close eye on them, you can use the glass door to peep through the oven just to make sure that they do not burn. Avoid opening the oven since the heat will escape from the oven thus hindering the Yorkshire pudding from reheating in an even manner. The end result of reheating Yorkshire pudding using the oven is a light, airy and crispy Yorkshire pudding which is exactly how it should be eaten.

Reheat Yorkshire pudding in the air fryer

NB: an air fryer can be used as a great alternative to the oven however, it tends to compromise the texture of theYorkshire pudding if one does not follow the instructions correctly.

The first step is to warm the air fryer to 350F then put the Yorkshire pudding in the air fryer.  Please note that the temperature that you use to reheat Yorkshire pudding in an air fryer is lower than that of an oven because the heat from the air fryer is more direct and in a small space as compared to the heat of an oven. The next step is to reheat theYorkshire pudding for 3 to 5 minutes but make sure it does not exceed 5 minutes since it will become chewy and soggy.  When you reheat Yorkshire pudding using this method the outer surface will be slightly less crispy and chewier.

ReheatYorkshire pudding in the toaster oven

The toaster oven can be used to reheat Yorkshire pudding. The first step is to preheat the toaster oven to 425F. The reason for preheating the toaster is so that the Yorkshire pudding spends the least amount of time in the heat so that they do not get too dark.  The next step is to put the Yorkshire pudding directly on the low rack. Reheat the Yorkshire pudding for about 2 to 3 minutes and be sure to keep a close eye on them so that tops do not get too dark because, the toaster oven is much smaller as compared to an ordinary oven, so the Yorkshire pudding will be closer to the heating element. When using this method of a toaster oven to reheat your yorkshire pudding you are guaranteed of a light and crispy yorkshire pudding.

Reheat Yorkshire pudding in the microwave

NB: technically the microwave can be used to reheat Yorkshire pudding but this is not recommended since the microwave emits a lot of heat which turns the Yorkshire pudding soggy, soft and chewy.

However, if you wish to use the microwave to reheat your Yorkshire pudding, the first step is to transfer the Yorkshire pudding into a microwave safe dish or bowl.Cover the dish with a wet paper towel or cloth then place the dish into the microwave for 3 to 5 minutes. The purpose of covering the dish with wet paper towels or cloth is so that the microwave absorbs moisture from the cloth and not directly from the Yorkshire pudding. Regularly check the Yorkshire pudding so that it does not get too dark and soggy.

Conclusion

If you are a fanatic of Yorkshire pudding do not be hesitant to buy or make it in excess since you can easily reheat it. This article has highlighted a number of methodsyou can use to reheat Yorkshire pudding. The most recommended method being the oven method since it allows the Yorkshire pudding to retain its light, airy crispy texture. An air fryer can also be used as an alternative of an oven but be sure to reduce the number of minutes that the Yorkshire pudding stays in the air fryer since an air fryer has less space, so the pudding will be exposed to direct heat. You can also opt to use the toaster oven when reheating Yorkshire pudding. The last method that was noted is that of using a microwave to reheat a Yorkshire pudding. This method is not widely recommended but if you are desperate such that you do not have an oven, toaster oven or air fryer, then you can simply try that method. However, always remember to keep a close eye on the Yorkshire pudding so that it does not get soggy because you wouldn’t want to eat tasteless Yorkshire pudding.

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