WHO doesn’t love a Yorkshire pudding with their roast dinner?
Although, they’re traditionally served with beef, they’re delicious with all meat.
The family favourite, made with flour, milk and eggs hails originally from northern England and was a way of using leftover fat from roasting meat – the first recipe was known as ‘dripping pudding’.
Although they’re easy enough to make from scratch, it’s always handy to have a packet in the freezer, when you don’t have the time or inclination to do your own.
Mum-of-two, Natasha Harding, 49, from Bude in Cornwall tried seven supermarket puddings – after cooking them for two minutes in an air fryer – with a roast dinner and gives her verdict.
Per pudding: calories, 51 fat, 1.6g sugar, 0.3g salt 0.12g
The most aesthetically pleasing Yorkie that I tested – with a lovely golden colour and a generous size.
Once cooked, they were nicely crunchy on the outside and perfectly soft and battery on the inside.
For under £1, you’re getting a great deal for your money.
Out of 30: 28
Without doubt, these were the tastiest. They were full of flavour, had a perfect texture and were so good I ate two.
Compared to some of the other supermarkets, they are a little bit more expensive, but I think they’re worth it, especially if you’ve got friends or family round for a roast.
I will absolutely buy them again.
Per pudding: calories, 50 fat, 1.1g sugar, 0.5g salt 0.8g
Out of 30: 28
These looked very appetising, although a bit smaller than anticipated when dished up.
Taste-wise, they were a little bland and I added a smidge of salt to pep them up a bit.
For the price I’d buy them again and probably give every diner two to keep them satisfied.
Out of 30: 26
They cooked evenly and smelt amazing when they were warmed through.
They were absolutely delicious; perfectly crispy where they should be and nicely soft inside.
If I was looking to treat the family, I’d buy these for sure.
Taste: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Overall rating: 8/10
Out of 30: 25
I wasn’t a fan of Asda’s offerings and although they are well priced, the taste didn’t meet my expectations and I wouldn’t bother with them again.
They were small, flat and tasteless – very disappointed.
Taste: 5/10
Value: 8/10
Overall rating: 5/10
Out of 30: 18
Another packet of anaemic-looking, small and slightly sad-looking puddings.
They were very average in look and taste.
Although smothering them in gravy helped, they weren’t very tasty when eaten alone.
The competitive price meant I had high expectations for Morrisons own Yorkies, but I was let down as soon as I opened the packet.
They were small and flavourless – and a bit dry and I will give these a wide berth in the future.
Out of 30: 16
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