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Shakespeare requested this recipe from my sister's collection. I can personally vouch for the level of taste bud enjoyment it produces.
Leek Yorkshire Pudding
4 Tbs unsalted butter or 4 Tbs drippings from roast 2 large leeks (white and green parts only) cut into 2 inch pieces 4 Eggs 2/3 C All purpose Flour 3/4 Tsp Salt 1/4 Tsp Ground nutmeg 1/4 Tsp white pepper 1 1/2 C whole milk
Grease 8 in glass dish with 2 in high sides with 1 Tbs butter. Thinly slice leeks in processor. Heat 2 Tbs butter in heavy skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and cook until just softened, stirring occasionally, about 5 min. Place leek mixture, remaining 1 Tbs butter, eggs, flour, salt, nutmeg and pepper in processor bowl. Process about 20 sec just to blend. Scrape down sides of bowl and turn on processor. Add milk and blend for 10 seconds. Pour contents of work bowl into prepared glass baking dish. Place dish on cookie sheet. Bake in a 400 degree oven until the bottom and sides are brown and a toothpick comes out clean...about 45 minutes. Cut pudding into squares and serve hot. Makes six servings.
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