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    Home » Bread

    Published: Nov 7, 2022 · Modified: Feb 9, 2023 by Heather Bilyeu · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Popovers with Gingerbread Butter

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    Popovers with gingerbread butter is the perfect bread to serve during the holidays. Just a couple of ingredients, one bowl, and a whole lot of happiness!

    Raise your hand if you like bread and butter! (ps - everyone's hand should be raised right now 😉 )

    Honestly, it is one of the best things in life. Sinking your teeth into a hot roll smothered in butter - bless it!!

    We are taking one of my most favorite bread recipes, popover rolls, and giving it a holiday spin today with some homemade gingerbread butter! Of course, you can serve these with regular salted butter (reeealllllyyy into Kerrygold butter these days), or honey butter, or keep it festive and sweet with this easy gingerbread butter that I know you'll love!

    And the best part about this recipe? It is easy! Just 4 ingredients and one bowl away from tall, fluffy, eggy, carby, goodness! Hungry yet?! Let's bake!

    A popover on a plate with a knife spreading butter on it.
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    Equipment and Pan Needed

    You will need a special pan for this recipe. There are a lot of eggs in this batter which helps it rise and give popovers their tall signature shape. Having this special pan will also help achieve it. You can find one here on Amazon. It is basically a really deep muffin tin. And remember to generously spray the insides before pouring the batter in so they can rise nice and tall!

    Popover Pan (affiliate link)

    6 popovers in its special popover muffin tin.

    Ingredients Needed

    • Flour
    • Salt
    • Eggs
    • Whole Milk

    Gingerbread Butter

    • Butter
    • Molasses
    • Brown Sugar
    • Cinnamon
    • Ginger
    • Cloves
    • Allspice
    Clear bowl of flour, milk, eggs, and salt.
    A stick of butter, molasses, and spices in bowls.

    How to Make

    Popovers

    1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
    2. In a large bowl add flour and salt and whisk to combine.
    3. In another bowl, add eggs and milk. Whisk until the eggs are mixed completely with the milk.
    4. Pour the milk and egg mixture into the flour and gently whisk until everything is combined and no flour clumps remain.
    5. Generously grease a popover pan and add ½ cup of batter to each spot.
    6. Place in the oven for 15 minutes. After the 15 minutes is up, lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake for another 18 minutes. Do not open up the oven during baking time.
    7. Once the popovers are finished, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
    8. Remove from the pan and serve immediately with gingerbread butter.
    Popover batter in a clear bowl.
    Popover batter in its muffin tin before going into the oven to bake.

    Gingerbread Butter

    1. Place all ingredients in a bowl. Mix with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
    2. Place in a small butter dish or small bowl and store in the fridge until needed.
    3. Spread on hot popovers and enjoy!
    A bowl of gingerbread butter.

    Popovers are best enjoyed warm straight from the oven. You can also serve it with regular or honey butter in addition or instead of gingerbread butter.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to Store Leftovers

    They will keep stored in a zip-top bag in the fridge for 3-5 days. You can enjoy them cold or pop them in the microwave for 10 seconds to warm them.

    Can Popovers with Gingerbread Butter Be Made In Advance?

    The popovers are best made right before enjoying - and recommended to eat warm straight from the oven. However, the gingerbread butter can be made up to a week in advance and kept in the fridge until needed.

    What if I Do Not Have a Popover Pan?

    No problem. I tested these in a regular muffin pan and this may be used instead. They will not have the traditional popover shape or be as tall but will work if needed. Fill each space with batter ¾ of the way full. Should make 12 muffin popovers.

    A plate with a popover on it, a tin of popovers in the back, and a bowl of gingerbread butter besides it.

    More Bread Recipes

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    • 1 Hour Wheat Dinner Rolls 
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    • Southern Spoon Bread 
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    • Jalapeno Cheddar Drop Biscuits
    • Cheddar and Chive Popovers
    A popover spread open on a plate with gingerbread butter inside. A knife and butter dish next to it.
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    A popper on a plate with a knife spread gingerbread butter in it.

    Popovers with a Gingerbread Butter


    • Author: Heather
    • Total Time: 43 minutes
    • Yield: 6 1x
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    Popovers with gingerbread butter is the perfect bread to serve during the holidays. Just a couple of ingredients, one bowl, and a whole lot of happiness!


    Ingredients

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    Popovers

    • 1 ½ Cups Flour
    • ½ Teaspoon Salt
    • 3 Eggs
    • 1 ½ Cups Whole Milk

    Gingerbread Butter

    • ½ Cup Butter - softened/room temp
    • 2 Tablespoon Molasses
    • 2 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
    • ½  Teaspoon Cinnamon
    • ½ Teaspoon Ginger
    • ¼ Teaspoon Cloves
    • ¼ Teaspoon Allspice

    Instructions

    Popovers

    1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
    2. In a large bowl add flour and salt and whisk to combine.
    3. In another bowl, add eggs and milk. Whisk until the eggs are mixed completely with the milk.
    4. Pour the milk and egg mixture into the flour and gently whisk until everything is combined and no flour clumps remain.
    5. Generously grease a popover pan and add ½ cup of batter to each spot.
    6. Place in the oven for 15 minutes. After the 15 minutes is up, lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake for another 18 minutes. Do not open up the oven during baking time.
    7. Once the popovers are finished, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
    8. Remove from the pan and serve immediately with gingerbread butter.

    Gingerbread Butter

    1. Place all ingredients in a bowl. Mix with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
    2. Place in a small butter dish or small bowl and store in the fridge until needed.
    3. Spread on hot popovers and enjoy!

    Notes

    • These are best enjoyed warm straight from the oven. You can also serve it with regular or honey butter.
    • They will keep stored in a zip-top bag in the fridge for 3-5 days. You can enjoy them cold or pop them in the microwave for 10 seconds to warm them.
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 33 minutes
    • Category: Bread
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1
    • Calories: 170
    • Sugar: 3.3 g
    • Sodium: 255.6 mg
    • Fat: 2.7 g
    • Carbohydrates: 27.1 g
    • Fiber: 0.8 g
    • Protein: 8.4 g
    • Cholesterol: 94.2 mg

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