Bob's Dutch Baby
This delightful Dutch baby pancake recipe offers a unique twist to your breakfast routine. A fluffy and golden pancake base serves as a canvas for a colorful array of fresh fruit, all topped with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of warm syrup. With a simple and straightforward preparation method, this dish is as enjoyable to make as it is to savor. Perfect for a cozy morning at home or a fun brunch with loved ones, this Dutch baby pancake is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 ounces (5 tablespoons) butter
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups fruit (see note above)
- A little powdered sugar
- Syrup (such as maple or blueberry, but any syrup will do)
Instructions
- <b>Do this first</b>
- Oven: Adjust the rack to the upper third of the oven. Turn on the oven to 450&#176;F.
- Fruit: Cut the fruit (except small berries) into small pieces about 1/2 inch.
- Syrup: Warm the syrup over low heat or in a microwave at 50% power for 1 minute just before serving.
- <b>Melt the butter</b>
- Put the butter in a very large (12-inch) skillet with an ovenproof handle. Set in the oven for 5 minutes to melt the butter completely (okay if it begins to brown).
- <b>Make the batter </b>
- While the butter melts, measure the flour into a large bowl. Add the eggs, milk and salt. Beat until smooth, using a whisk, large spoon or handheld electric mixer.
- <b>Bake and serve</b>
- Pour the batter into the hot pan. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the sides are puffed up and dark golden brown. Remove from the oven. Loosen the Dutch baby from the sides and bottom of the skillet, then slide it onto a serving plate. Pile the fruit in the center and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into wedges. Pass the warm syrup to pour on top. Serves 4 to 5.
- Adapted from <i>Rick & Lanie's Excellent Kitchen Adventures,</i> by Rick Bayless & Lanie Bayless, with Deann Groen Bayless (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2004).
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