Make Perfect Yorkshire Puddings With Chef Alex Brady's Guinness Recipe

The Sunday roast is a sacred part of British life, isn’t it? But nothing divides opinion quite like the Yorkshire pudding. Should it be served with chicken? Can it sit alongside pork? And most importantly — how do you make the perfect one?

On 08 December 2025, chef and recipe creator Alex Brady revealed the one ingredient that transforms ordinary Yorkshire puddings into something extraordinary. And surprisingly, it’s not hiding in your flour cupboard, it’s in your drinks cabinet.

The secret? Guinness.

Why Guinness is the unexpected hero of the perfect Yorkshire pudding

Picture the perfect Yorkshire pudding: tall, golden, crispy edges, and a pillowy soft centre. The traditional batter uses flour, eggs, and milk. But Alex Brady switches things up by adding a generous splash of Guinness, the iconic Irish stout known for its deep, malty flavour.

Most people think of Guinness as something best poured into a pint glass, or used in a chocolate cake, but chefs have known for years how brilliantly it works in savoury recipes.

Alex Brady said it best:

“I think Guinness makes the best Yorkshire puddings. Yeah, don’t skip this one.”

What Guinness brings to the batter:

Deeper, richer flavour
The slight bitterness and malty notes elevate the puddings, making them pair beautifully with gravy and roasted meats.

A darker, irresistible colour
The batter bakes into a gorgeous deeper golden brown that looks incredible on the plate.

Better rise and texture
The carbonation helps create a lighter, airier structure, meaning even taller, crispier Yorkshires.

It’s such a simple tweak, but once tried, most people never go back to the standard recipe.

Alex Brady’s Guinness Yorkshire Pudding Recipe

Ready to impress everyone at your next Sunday roast? Here’s how to make them.

Ingredients

• Flour
• Eggs
• Milk
• Guinness
• Salt, to season
• Fat for cooking (lard or beef dripping works best)

Method

1. Add the flour, eggs, milk, Guinness, and a pinch of salt into a mixing bowl.
2. Whisk until the batter is completely smooth and about the consistency of single cream.
3. Let the batter rest for at least one hour, this helps the gluten relax and gives you a better rise.
4. Preheat your oven to 230°C. Add a small spoonful of fat to each section of a muffin tray and heat until smoking hot.
5. Carefully remove the tray and quickly pour the batter into each section.
6. Bake for 15–20 minutes until risen, crispy, and beautifully golden.

Serve immediately, Yorkshire puddings wait for no one.

What people are saying about the Guinness trick

Alex Brady’s TikTok demonstration quickly blew up, gathering more than 94,700 views as food lovers reacted to the unusual twist.

Reactions included:

• "You have my attention...." – Rhona
• "Might have to give this a go..." – Lucky Nugget
• "Oh this sounds great." – Lee

And of course, the internet being the internet, there were alternative suggestions too, such as:
“Try using John Smith’s and thank me later.” - Dáibhí

It seems people love experimenting with the classics, and the idea of using beer in Yorkshire pudding batter has definitely sparked a wave of curiosity.

The verdict: a simple twist with spectacular results

Chef Alex Brady’s Guinness Yorkshire puddings take a traditional recipe and elevate it into something richer, darker, and more flavourful, without adding any extra steps.

Whether you're a Sunday roast purist or someone looking to try a clever new trick, this Guinness twist is well worth a go.