Dutch Baby Pancake

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This homemade dutch baby pancake is light, golden, and perfectly puffed with crisp edges and a soft custardy center. Made with simple pantry staples, it comes together in minutes and makes an easy yet impressive breakfast or brunch.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: German

Keyword: baked pancakes, quick

Servings:

Calories: 244kcal

Author: Amy

Equipment

Blender
Cast iron skillet or baking dish

Ingredients

1 cups milk or regular milk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons sugar or honey/maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter to be melted in the pan

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400℉. Place your cast iron skillet or baking dish in the oven with the butter so it can melt and heat up while the oven preheats.
In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, flour, and salt. Blend until completely smooth. Let the batter rest for a few minutes while the oven finishes heating.
Carefully remove the hot skillet or casserole dish from the oven. Add the butter to the bottom of the pan, and place in the oven until it is just melted being careful not to burn the butter.
Place it back into the oven and bake for about 18 to 22 minutes, or until the pancake is puffed and deeply golden around the edges.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

10 inch cast iron skillet, 12 inch skillet, or 3 quart baking dish will work. You may just need to adjust baking times.
Make sure your pan is fully heated before pouring in the batter. The hot pan is what helps create that dramatic rise.
Do not open the oven while it is baking. Sudden temperature changes can cause it to deflate.
Serve it right away. A dutch baby will naturally deflate as it cools, but it will still taste amazing.
Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes before pouring into the heated pan. This allows the flour to absorb the liquid.
For best results, it is recommended to use room temperature eggs and milk. This will help the pancake puff up higher and faster. I will say that I rarely do this and still have create success.

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