German Oven Pancake
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German Oven Pancake
Description
This recipe combines flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, and salt whisked to a smooth batter carefully to avoid overmixing. Poured into a buttered cast iron skillet, it bakes at a high temperature of 450°F encouraging the pancake to puff dramatically and develop crispy edges while maintaining a slightly soft center. The high heat caramelizes the sugars, enhancing subtle sweetness.
German Oven Pancakes can be topped with fruit, powdered sugar, syrup, or savory options depending on preference and make an attractive and easy breakfast or brunch dish. The use of a cast iron skillet aids even heating and browning.
Watch the browning closely after 12 minutes, baking until edges are just browned and puffed. Butter in the pan keeps the pancake from sticking and adds flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons butter divided, melted
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a medium sized bowl whisk the eggs, milk, 2 Tablespoons melted butter, salt and sugar. Add the flour and stir until incorporated being careful not to overmix.
- Add 1 tablespoon melted butter to the bottom of a 9 or 11 inch cast iron skillet. Pour the batter into a skillet and bake for 12-18 minutes or just until the edges start to brown. Top with desired toppings.
Notes
- Baking in a well-seasoned cast iron skillet helps achieve a crisp edge and prevents sticking.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the pancake tender; some small lumps are fine.
- The high baking temperature is key to puffing and browning the pancake properly.
- Serve immediately after baking topped with ingredients like fruit or maple syrup.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 138mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 490IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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