Sunrise Popovers

Title: Sunrise Popovers

Categories: Breads, Cheese/eggs

Yield: 8 servings

4 tb Vegetable Shortening

2/3 c Water

1 1/3 c Unbleached Flour

4 ea Eggs; Lg

1/2 ts Salt

1/2 c Cheddar; Sharp, Shredded

2/3 c Milk Preheat the oven to

375 degrees F. Place eight 6-oz custard cups on a

large baking sheet. Spoon 1 1/2 tsp of shortening into the bottom of each custard cup and set aside. Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl,

then gradually stir in the milk and water until well blended. Beat in the

eggs, 1 at a time, beating until smooth after each addition. Fold in the

cheddar cheese. Place the baking sheet with the custard cups in the

3 to 5 minutes until the shortening melts and the

1/2 to 2/3rds full with the

batter. Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, without opening the

oven door until the popovers rise and turn golden brown. If not golden

45 minutes, bake for an additional

5 minutes. Serve piping

hot. --