It s a great way to get some whole-grain goodness into kids growing bodies, if you use whole wheat pastry flour in place of white flour, as in the recipes that follow. And most importantly, by baking at home, even if only occasionally, you are conveying to your children the connection between the heart and the hearth. Enjoying warm, wholesome treats fresh from the oven nourishes body, soul, and senses at once. Your children will intuitively get the connection. One dozen The batter for popovers is quick and easy to prepare.
Kids can help measure and mix the ingredients.
But it s the result that amazes and delights. Make sure the kids see the puffed-up popovers as soon as they come out of the hot oven, as they deflate quickly. The eggy dough exposed to high heat makes these like mini souffles. This is a superb breakfast treat to make on chilly weekends. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.