How to Make (vegan) Yorkshire Puddings
Yorkshire puddings are up there with one of England’s favourite foods. There are not many people who would not eat a plate of Yorkshire puddings on their own, not just with a veggie roast dinner! They are not the quickest recipe to make, but pretty simple once you get the hang of it. And who says you can’t enjoy Yorkshire puddings on any day of the week, not just Sunday!
These 5-ingredient vegan Yorkshire Puddings (Gaz Oakley) are the ultimate standby recipe, for when you fancy a snack or delicious side with your veggie Sunday roast. All you need is soy milk, self-raising flour, sea salt and baking powder, plus a little vegetable oil for greasing.
Preheat your oven, then add a little oil to each Yorkshire pudding tin, then pour the batter in heated oil and cook for 15 minutes.
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Avoid Yorkshire puddings for young children and people with swallowing difficulties (keep fresh dough away from children and pets). Don’t give leftovers to pets, garden birds or wildfowl, due to salt and fat (which can smear on feathers, affecting waterproofing and insulation).
It’s good to make vegan Yorkshire puddings, as these are from factory-farmed eggs and other animal ingredients. And most versions on sale are made with factory-farmed ingredients, and packed in plastic (there are a few plant-based alternatives listed below).
But let’s learn to make one of England’s most traditional foods, updated for health and compassion. You won’t regret it! Vegan Yorkshire puddings are cholesterol-free, so much healthier. Serve with vegan gravy.
Tips for Perfect Vegan Yorkshire Puddings
- Your oven must be very hot, to create enough steam to puff the batter, and crisp the outside. Avoid opening the oven door while baking, as this can cause the puddings to sink.
- The oil in each mould must be smoking hot, before you add the batter.
- Resting the batter for at least 20 minutes before baking, helps to hydrate the flour, and make your puddings puffy!
- Cool Yorkshire puddings on a wire rack, if not serving immediately. This will help to avoid them going soggy.
Homemade (vegan) Toad-in-The-Hole
This is also a traditional dish, ideal for a main meal or a snack. This toad-in-the-hole recipe (The Veg Space) uses ready-made vegan sausages in the batter, along with sliced onions. Once baked, serve with steamed greens and vegan gravy.
Where to Buy Good Vegan Yorkshire Puddings
Mabel’s offer a fine line of vegan Yorkshire puddings, all free of palm oil. You can order in bulk and freeze what you don’t need, and this company also can offer wholesale to shops. The range includes giant Yorkshire puddings and vegan toad-in-the-hole.
Recycle packaging at supermarket bag bins, if your kerbside doesn’t recycle.
Ella’s Instant Yorkshire Pudding Mix hails from Yorkshire and is sold in a brown paper bag. Also in a gluten-free version, and available in several flavours including garlic, chive and cheese, or a combination. Just follow the instructions, adding oat milk, soya milk and a little oil.
These mixes are made in a vegan kitchen, with 20p from each sale going to animal rescue charity. Again these are available wholesale to shops and restaurants.
