Woman’s epic hack to make large Yorkshire puddings – due to kitchen staple

A woman has left roast dinner enthusiasts in awe with her clever, cost-effective trick to make enormous Yorkshire puddings.

Roast dinners are a revered subject in the UK, with ongoing debates about the appropriate amount of gravy and whether a Yorkshire pudding should even be part of the classic meal. Everyone has their own unique way of savouring this British staple, but one thing most of us can probably agree on is that if you’re going to include a Yorkshire pudding, it needs to be a crispy and fluffy delight.

One woman has become an internet sensation after revealing how she manages to create the perfect, giant Yorkshire pudding. While many people use muffin tins and trays to produce perfectly shaped Yorkshire puddings, @J2onyabike on X insists there’s no need for any of that – she uses an old Fray Bentos tin.

The iconic British brand – renowned for its simple, convenient meals – packages its popular meaty pies in large, round tins. The Fray Bentos pie, along with items like corned beef and cans of Scotch broth, are long-standing elements of British cuisine.

After indulging in an all-day breakfast, curry, or pie, @J2onyabike saves the tins for cooking. On X, she posted a picture of her giant Yorkshire pudding masterpiece, sculpted into the ideal size and shape thanks to the old tin.

She wrote: “I told my brother about Fray Bentos tins to make Yorkshires in and he didn’t believe me…he does now.” The tweet quickly went viral, sparking a flurry of reactions. One user commented: “Definitely going to try that myself.”

Another chimed in: “I might have to try this. Effectively a free pie dish.” “Cracking idea,” another enthusiast shared. Meanwhile, one X user exclaimed: “Good lord. That’s amazing.”

Others described the hack as “amazing” and “awesome”. “That’s how my parents used to make them back in the ’80s/’90s,” someone reminisced. Another person revealed they’ve repurposed the iconic tins for other uses too, saying: “Good for cleaning chains and bike bits in. Best to rinse it well afterwards before cooking the Yorkshires.”

One commenter added: “Good excuse to buy a Fray Bentos pie, I haven’t had one for years and I did like them.”

Have you tried the hack? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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