Dutch Baby Pancake

Name: Dutch Baby Pancake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup whole milk, room temperature; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp salt; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for serving); 1 lemon, halved

A dramatic, puffed oven pancake with crispy golden edges and a custardy center, baked in a hot buttered skillet and served with powdered sugar and fresh lemon.

30 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

AmericanBreakfastOvenVegetarianNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup whole milk, room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp powdered sugar (for serving)
1 lemon, halved

Instructions

1

Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven as it preheats.
2

In a blender, combine 4 room temperature large eggs, 1 cup room temperature whole milk, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt. Blend on high for 30 seconds until completely smooth and frothy. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
3

Using oven mitts, carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add 4 tbsp unsalted butter and swirl until melted and foamy, coating the bottom and sides completely.
4

Immediately pour the batter into the hot buttered skillet and return it to the oven. Bake for 18-22 minutes until the Dutch baby is dramatically puffed, deep golden at the edges, and lightly golden in the center. Do not open the oven during baking.
5

Remove from the oven - the pancake will deflate within a minute or two. Dust with 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for serving) and squeeze 1 halved lemon over the top. Serve immediately straight from the skillet.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Dutch Baby Pancake?

As written, 30 minutes: 10 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (22 minutes): "Bake for 18-22 minutes until the Dutch baby is dramatically puffed, deep golden at the edges, and lightly golden in the center."

What temperature do I cook Dutch Baby Pancake at?

For Dutch Baby Pancake, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 22 minutes, in step 4.

What equipment do I need for Dutch Baby Pancake?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses a cast-iron skillet (step 1) and a blender (step 2). If you do not have one, a heavy stainless skillet replaces the cast iron; preheat it a little longer.

What can I use instead of powdered sugar in Dutch Baby Pancake?

The entry for Dutch Baby Pancake calls for 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for serving). In its place: Blend granulated sugar with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup until fine.

How long does Dutch Baby Pancake keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Dutch Baby Pancake within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

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