Popovers

Not a health food, but so damn good. I don't own a popover pan, and you don't need one, so long as you have a muffin pan. I'm sure Bittman would agree that there's already too many gadgets and specialty items in most kitchens (mine included), and since I'd follow Bittman into battle, I'll underline the fact that you don't need a popover pan.

Ingredients:
Unsalted butter, for greasing the pan
6 large eggs
2 cups milk
6 tablespoons melted butter
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon salt

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Beat the eggs lightly, then add the milk and melted butter and stir to combine. Gradually stir in the flour and salt. Beat just until the mixture is smooth. Don't overbeat. (If the mixture is not smooth, strain it).
3. Pour the mixture into a pitcher or measuring cup, and then pour into the muffin pan. Fill the cups almost to the top.
4. Bake for 50 minutes. Do not open the oven door during baking.
5. After 50 minutes, remove the popovers from the oven, cut several slits in the top of each and return to the over for 5 to 10 minutes.
6. Immediately remove the popovres from the cups (makes about 10)