[Calvin Locke]

But I suppose any pan can make a good Yorkshire pudding.

Apparently not: YT: Heston's Great British Food S01E02 Roast Beef Dinner

About 22:00, he starts his Yorkshire pudding decision segment.

[mylife]

Hot fat makes that yorkshire pudding GOOD

[miss marmelstein]

I have no faith in these high-end chefs. Yorkshire pudding is easy if you preheat the pan to smoking point and watch the temp and timing.