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Passover Popovers

Irresistible Passover Popovers: Light, Fluffy, and Easy to Make

These Passover popovers are light, fluffy, and a gluten-free alternative to bread for your festive table.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 popovers
Course: MUFFINS
Cuisine: Jewish
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Water Provides moisture; no substitutions recommended.
  • 1/4 cup Safflower Oil Adds richness; can substitute with canola oil.
  • 1 tsp Salt Use kosher salt for Passover compliance.
  • 1 cup Matzo Cake Meal Essential for gluten-free popovers; cannot replace with regular flour.
  • 3 large Eggs (room temperature) Crucial for structure and lift.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • saucepan
  • Blender

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Generously grease 12 muffin cups with oil.
  2. Boil water in a large saucepan with safflower oil and salt over medium heat until it reaches a rolling boil.
  3. Add the matzo cake meal all at once, stirring quickly until blended. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour the mixture into a blender, add 2 eggs, and blend until smooth, then continue adding the remaining eggs one by one.
  5. Fill the prepared muffin cups three-fourths full with the batter.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes until puffed up and golden brown. Let sit in the oven for 10 minutes after baking.
  7. Transfer popovers to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popoverCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, serve the popovers fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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