Yorkshire puddings could get EU protection

Yorkshire puddings could soon be given the same status and EU protection as Champagne and Parma ham.

Makers, backed by the Regional Food Group for Yorkshire, are in talks about submitting a bid to the European Union.

If successful it would mean that only batter puddings made within Yorkshire could be be labelled as the real thing.

Yorkshire puddings - a Sunday roast favourite - were first given the name in the 18th Century when food writer Hannah Glasse adapted a traditional recipe.

As to what makes Yorkshire puddings unique… makers say they are just batter.