METHOD

1. Whisk the eggs in a bowl,then sift in the flour and salt and whisk until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk followed by themaple syrup,strain into a jug and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Heat the oven to 205C fan-forced (225C conventional – yes,very hot). Using a nine-hole muffin tin,place half a teaspoon of oil in each hole and heat in the oven for 2 minutes.
3. Carefully remove the hot muffin tray,and pour the batter into each hole until ⅓- to ½-full.
4. Return to the oven and bake for 15 minutes (repeat:do not open oven door),or until the popovers are fully puffed and golden.
5. Meanwhile,fry the bacon in a pan over medium heat until crisp. Drain off the fat and toss with parsley.
6. Pile the popovers onto a warm serving platter,scatter with bacon and parsley,drizzle with maple syrup,and serve hot.

Makes 9-12

This recipe is from episode six ofGood Food Kitchen season 2,screening on 9Now.