Yorkshire pudding help?

out of the two I would prefer lard (bad for you but tastes better than oil  ), make sure that it is smoking before you put the batter in.

I agree lard would be best. Your yorkshire pudds will rise alot better if you don't open the oven until they are cooked. Hope they turn out ok, cause there is nothing better than homade yorkshire pudds. Good luck Gill

I only use a tiny squirt of fry light in my yorkie puds tins .... works every time and leaves no grease 
(I am a true Yorkie, maybe thats the secret??)