Step 1

Beat the eggs with the flour, then add the milk.

Step 2

Whisk until only just combined (don’t worry about a few lumps).

Step 3

Chill the batter for 30 minutes or overnight if possible.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Step 5

Put ½ teaspoon of lard or oil in each hole of a muffin tin with 12 holes.

Step 6

Put the muffin tin in the oven for 10 minutes to heat up.

Step 7

Stir the salt and black pepper into the Yorkshire pudding batter.

Step 8

Put it back in the oven right away.

Step 9

Bake for about 17 minutes or until golden brown and puffy.