It was an impulsive purchase. Out on a date with my man, ordering a latte and there it was... bright as spring... deep and smooth... calling me to take it home to my kitchen.
I've always dreamed of having the perfect dish of baking Dutch Babies (also known as German Pancakes). They are a family favorite for breakfast... and unashamedly simple, especially if you have the right dish. It makes Saturday morning breakfast so simple!
I've never had the right dish... until now. My standby baker broke. And the pottery dish can't really be heated hot enough so the pancake doesn't quite come out right. Really, when they say the right dish makes the meal, they're telling the truth.
But this... my Dutch Baby in my new deep dish... it was a perfect piece of breakfast heaven... puffy, golden crisp on top, soft inside, mouthwatering mmm...
Don't tell anyone how easy it is. Just enjoy!
Dutch Babies
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup flour
1/2 stick of butter
fresh lemon, powdered sugar, syrup or jam for topping!
Preheat oven to 400°. Put 1/2 stick of butter in the deep dish pan and put in oven to melt as it heats. Once butter is nearly melted, whir 4 eggs in a blender for 1 minute. Slowly add milk and flour, blending for 30 seconds more. Pour batter into pan with melted butter and bake for 20-30 minutes until puffed up and golden (perfect time for sipping coffee and reading the paper). Slice and top with your favorite pancake toppings... fresh squeezed lemon and powdered sugar are my favorites!
Add fresh squeezed juice and coffee and breakfast is complete!
See, I told you it was too easy. Shhhhhh!
(My gluten free, lactose and dairy intolerant friends... no worries. I'll post my GF, milk free recipe soon!)
Mmmmm, I love these. We call it "oven pancake" at our home.
ReplyDeleteYour dish is lovely, and I totally agree that the dish makes the meal. That, and quality ingredients!