Herbed Parmesan popovers

Makes 17

	Flour-oil spray (for the pans)
2	cups flour
1/2	teaspoon salt
1 1/4	teaspoons sweet paprika
4	eggs
2	cups whole milk
4	tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1	teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
2	tablespoons chopped parsley
1	tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1	cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1. Set the oven at 425 degrees. Spray 17 popover cups (each cup measuring 3 inches in diameter and 2 inches deep, with a capacity of 1/3 cup) or 17 standard muffin cups.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the flour, salt, and paprika.

3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, hot sauce, parsley, and thyme.

4. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture. Add the Parmesan cheese, and stir just until combined; flecks of flour will be visible. Transfer the batter to a large measuring cup and pour it into the cups.

5. Bake the popovers for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden and set. Do not open the oven before 22 minutes, or the popovers may not rise. Lisa Yockelson