NATIONAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING DAY

NATIONAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING DAY

National Yorkshire Pudding Day is celebrated on October 13 and honors a traditional English dish brought over by immigrants--Yorkshire pudding! Not to be confused with a dessert, Yorkshire Pudding is a traditional English dish similar to a popover.

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Yorkshire is made from a batter and usually served with roast meat and gravy. Cooks in the north of England devised a means of using the fat that dropped into the dripping pans. They created a batter pudding while the meat roasted in the oven. In 1737, one such cook published a recipe for "A Dripping Pudding" in The Whole Duty of a Woman.

Make a good batter as for pancakes: put in a hot toss-pan over the fire with a bit of butter to fry the bottom a little then put the pan and butter under a shoulder of mutton, instead of a dripping-pan, keeping frequently shaking it by the handle and it will be light and savoury, and fit to take up when your mutton is enough; then turn it in a dish and serve it hot. ~ From The Whole Duty of a Woman.

In 1747, Hannah Glasse published similar instructions in The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy. She named the recipe 'Yorkshire Pudding.' Glasse received credit for re-inventing and renaming the original version of 'A Dripping Pudding."

These savory popovers open up a world of possibilities when it comes to fillings. While the gravy is traditional, don't hesitate to add cheese, eggs, your favorite protein, or an herb filling. If you have more of a sweet tooth, straying from the traditional by adding chocolate, caramel, or a cream cheese filling sounds perfect!

HOW TO OBSERVE YORKSHIRE PUDDING DAY

Of course, celebrating the day requires eating Yorkshire Pudding. You're likely to find it served in a pub-like setting on the East Coast. However, we also have recipes to share. With cooler weather, a Yorkshire pudding smothered in gravy sounds like a meal to serve to family and friends. It's a perfect way to Celebrate Every Day®! We highly recommend it.

And, as always, share your favorite restaurant, recipe or celebration with us using #YorkshirePuddingDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING DAY HISTORY

National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this savory food holiday.