To serve two, you'll need: 2 tbs unsalted butter 1 large egg 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1 scallion, chopped, light green part reserved for garnish 2 tbs shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish optional: cooking spray To make this German Pancake, get out a small oven-safe skillet (mine looks like a mini wok and is 8 inches wide) and set your oven to 425 degrees. If desired, lightly spritz the pan with some cooking spray. Place the butter in the skillet. | I have stayed away from German Pancakes, or Dutch Babies (as they are often called), for no other reason than laziness. But after reading this article, I decided to try it... and It is delicious! Whipping the batter in a blender really keeps it airy and light, and the dramatic puffiness right out of the oven makes it an easy show-stopper for a romantic brunch for two. The taste is a lot like a crepe because of the high egg content of the batter. I added the savory addition of scallions and cheddar, treating this pancake a bit like I would a biscuit. It came out very beautifully, but I had to be careful of the salt content. Adding the cheddar to finish on top added some additional salty flavor. My pancake also slightly stuck to the bottom of my pan. I may do a light spritz of cooking spray before cooking next time. I hope you like this tasty brunch dish! |
When you've got all your ingredients ready, place the skillet in the oven, to allow the butter to melt. Use a blender to whip up the egg for a minute, then add the flour, milk, salt and pepper. Blend until well-mixed, then add the scallion and cheese, blending for a minute more. Using an oven mitt, take the skillet out of the oven, making sure that the butter is melted. Carefully swirl the pan, to coat all the sides with butter. Gently pour the batter into the skillet, and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-17 minutes, or until the outside is golden and the middle is puffed up. Cut into quarters, and serve immediately with the reserved scallion and cheddar on top. This would be great with a few slices of bacon or sausage alongside. Enjoy!
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