Dutch Baby Pancake Delight


Ingredients
For the Dutch Baby Pancake
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Instructions
Preheat oven and skillet
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet (or your preferred safe baking dish) in the oven while it preheats. The skillet should be very hot for the American-style pancake to cook perfectly.
Prepare American-style custard
In a mixer or with a whisk, combine eggs, flour, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and lump-free. The American-style custard should be completely smooth.
Butter the hot skillet
Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven (be careful: it's very hot!). Add butter and swirl to coat evenly. The butter should sizzle - this is the secret to a perfect American-style pancake!
Pour in the custard
Immediately pour the custard into the hot skillet with melted butter. Do not stir - the American-style custard should rest on the butter.
Bake the custard
Place it in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes without opening the door. The American-style pancake is ready when it has dramatically risen and is golden around the edges.
Serve immediately
Remove it from the oven and serve the American-style pancake immediately - it will deflate after a few minutes (this is normal!). Sprinkle with powdered sugar, maple syrup, fresh fruits, or lemon juice.
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For a well-puffed Dutch Baby Pancake, make sure your oven and skillet are very hot (425°F/220°C). The butter should sizzle when you pour in the batter. A Dutch Baby Pancake that doesn't puff may indicate an oven that's not hot enough or a cold skillet.
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