A puffed bread roll named for the reaction of the batter expanding and puffing up while baking. It is often compared to a soufflé due to their similar ability to trap hot air or steam within the batter as it bakes. No leavening agents are added to the batter since the rising action is due only to the steam created as the batter is cooked in a hot oven. Muffin tins or popover pans are the common baking utensils for use in holding the popover batter, which is similar in consistency to pancake batter.rnrnPopovers are richly flavored due to the use of butter, eggs, and milk and they feature a golden brown, thin exterior and a soft, light crumb with large air pockets inside. When served, popovers are often accompanied with condiments such as flavored or plain butters, jams, jellies, and preserves.
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