The Muffin Method Is Used to Combine the Ingredients for a Popover;

The muffin method is used to combine the ingredients for a popover; however,

A) it is important not to add too many eggs to the flour mixture because it will weaken the structure.
B) popover baking cups should not be greased so that the popovers literally pop up from the baking cup.
C) the batter is beaten until it is smooth and free of lumps, so that the finished product has its characteristic chewy texture.
D) be careful not to overmix because of excessive gluten formation, yielding a product that is too doughy and tough.