I was very worried this recipe due to the elevation. Here’s the thing about being a mile high, some things rise normally and don’t need the extra flour: cakes, rolls, muffins, etc. And some things I haven’t figured out how to fix: cookies, ALL freaking cookies, brownies, and sigh: my pate a choux. But I had the itch to make these the other day, and was so worried they wouldn’t pop!
Needless to say, they did just find. I would suggest however to not add the pepper. The flavor is overwhelming at times. I used a muffin tin so just fill halfway to allow for rising. Also, bake for a lot less time since this recipe was made for popover ramekins. And whatever you do: DON’T open the oven!!
Buttermilk and Chive Corn Popovers (adapted from Smitten Kitchen)
Makes 6 popovers in a traditional popover pan or in ramekins; will likely make 9 in muffin tins
1 cup buttermilk (or if you don’t have any: 1tbsp of white vinegar in 1 cup of milk, wait 10 minutes)
1/2 cup corn kernels (from most of one cob)
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons melted butter, cooled, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon table salt
Freshly ground black pepper (I wouldn’t add this!)
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
Place buttermilk and corn in a blender together and blend for just 3 seconds — you’re looking to break up the corn a bit, not puree it. Add the eggs, one tablespoon of the melted butter and blend for one second more. Add the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, a few grinds of black pepper (I used four, not that you asked or that I’d expect a normal person to count) and the chives and blend again until barely combined, some lumps are fine.
Set the batter aside to rest while you preheat your oven to 375 degrees, about 15 minutes. Brush your popover, muffin or ramekin cups with the remaining tablespoon of butter. Fill each cup slightly more than halfway with batter (see top of recipe for cup estimates).
Bake popovers 30 to 35 minutes (less if you’re using a muffin tin). Don’t open the oven! Use the oven light if you need to peek!
