Sunday, April 4, 2010

Dutch Babies Recipe

Dutch Babies
The Dutch Baby was originally derived from the German pancake, Apfelpfannkuchen. It is said that it was slightly modified and given the name "Dutch Baby" in the 1930s by Manca's Cafe, a family owned restaurant in Seattle Washington.

If you don't feel like attempting to bake one of these Dutch Babies up in your own kitchen, the Oregon based, Original Pancake House chain serves up a pretty good one. If you get the chance, give it a try. It could change your life.

Recommended Equipment:
Mixer
Cast-iron skillet

Ingredients:
6 eggs
1 cup flour, sifted
1 cup milk
1/2 tspn vanilla
5 tbspn butter, melted
1/2 tspn cinnamon
confection sugar

Preparation:
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees
  2. Put cast iron skillet in oven until hot
  3. Mix together eggs, flour, milk, vanilla, butter, and cinnamon.
  4. Pour mixture into skillet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown on top.
  5. Remove from oven and sprinkle with confection sugar.
  6. Optional toppings: maple syrup or fruit such as strawberries, blue berries, etc.
Recommended sides:
Apple Sauce

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