Yorkshire Puddings

What is it?

Four batter-and-fat puffs made with free-range eggs and British beef dripping, baked from frozen. They're the classic accompaniment to roast beef and gravy, with crisp, craggy edges and a hollow centre that's built for catching sauce. Compared with simpler supermarket versions, these lean on beef dripping rather than vegetable oil, which is what gives the batter its old-school roast dinner character. Sainsbury's keeps the ingredient list short, so the focus stays on flour, eggs, milk, and fat, rather than extra seasoning or fillings. Dripping gives the outer shell a richer, more savoury flavour than oil-based alternatives, and the free-range eggs help the batter rise into those tall, cratered shapes. Cook them in a hot oven until puffed and golden, and serve straight away before they deflate.