Poppy Seed Popovers with Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraîche

Name: Poppy Seed Popovers with Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraîche
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1½ cups (12 fl oz/350 ml) whole milk, heated to 120°F (49°C); 1½ cups (6½ oz/180 g) all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled; 3 tablespoons capers; ½ red onion, very thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon poppy seeds; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 cup (8 oz/225 g) crème fraîche; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives; ½ lb (225 g) smoked salmon

Preparation info

Makes
6
servings

Difficulty
Easy

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By Williams Sonoma

Published 2023

About

No offense to bagels, but we may have just reinvented the wheel. These elegant popovers make for a delicious spread at brunch. We like slicing open the popovers and spreading each with crème fraîche, then layering on salmon and toppings, but you can also serve these family-style, allowing guests to choose their toppings.

Ingredients

For the Poppy Seed Popovers

4 large eggs, at room temperature
1½ cups (12 fl oz/350

Method

To make the popovers, in a blender, combine the eggs, milk, flour, sugar, and salt. Blend on high speed until smooth, about 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the blender and add the melted butter. Blend on high until combined, about 10 seconds. Add the poppy seeds and pulse once or twice to combine. Set aside for 15 minutes for the batter to rest.

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