Dutch Babies
1/4 cup butter
3 eggs
3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup milk
pinch of salt
1. Preheat oven to 425. Use a 2-3 quart cast iron pan. (Measure the volume by pouring quarts of water in the pan.)
2. Place the butter in the pan and melt it in the oven while mixing the batter.
3. In a food processor, blend the eggs at a high speed for one minute.
4. With the motor still running, pour in the milk, the add the flour and salt. Continue blending for 30 seconds.
5. Remove the pan from the oven and add the batter. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until pancake is browned and puffy.
6. Dust with nutmeg or cinnamon, if you wish.
If you wish serve with powdered sugar.
SUGGESTED fillings (optional but recommended)
Can of pie filling or fresh sliced strawberries, peaches or bananas
Top with yogurt, whipped cream or sour cream. If you want syrup instead, maple or fruit syrup will serve you well.
Serves 4
You'll love the way it looks when it's done!