Dutch Pancakes!

[theintermission]

I just found out about Dutch/oven pancakes!  I can't believe I'd never heard of them!  I hear they're similar to Yorkshire pudding...but better!  They sort of taste like a cream puff....yummmmmm... ..

Ingredients:

3 eggs
2 tbsp melted butter + 1 tbsp for pan
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 cup millk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp lemon extract
pinch of salt

It's best to use a seasoned cast iron skillet but a cake pan or any 8-10 inch pan will work...as long as it's oven safe up for 425 degrees!

Start by preheating the oven AND the pan, greased with a little oil, to 425 degrees.  While those are heating, beat eggs until light and frothy, add milk, sugar, extract, salt and 2 tbsp butter.  Mix until combined.  Fold in flour.  The mixture will be lumpy.

When the pan is hot, remove it from the oven, melt the remaining 1 tbsp butter in it, swirling to coat the entire bottom.  Then, add batter to pan and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden and puffy.




I have this posted on my blog.  Go there for a pretty version  
http://theintermissionart.blogspot.com/2011/01/dutch-oven-pancake-recipe.html

[Belladune]

ooooh that looks yummy... I wonder if real lemon juice can be substituted for the extract.....

[pazuzuspetals]

ummmm.....ok....so I saw your post,
my husband and I just finished dinner and he asked me "do we have anything sweet?"
I say "no, but somebody put up a post about a dutch pancake, it looks delicious."
"what's a dutch pancake?"
"something that looks delicious that I have the ingredients for and I can make in 20 minutes."

pause from husband......."how much do you love me?"

me "enough to make you a dutch pancake."

I substituted vanilla for the lemon extract and served it with strawberry jam that I warmed up....
ohhh soooo gooood, thank you

[when_im_sixty4]

I'm so glad you posted this! I'm home sick right now and craving something warm, sweet and comforting. I was kinda bummed when I realized my DH had eaten the last cupcake, then I came across your post! It looks sooo good! I just might have to drag myself out of bed to make one now! Bet it goes great with a cup of hot cocoa or tea!

[CraftyDiem]

Oh I love these!  My mom used to make them as a special treat with lots of fresh fruit and some powdered sugar.  I've never been able to get it quite the same...  Perhaps I should try this??   Thanks!

[theintermission]

Cool!  I'm so glad you all like it!  You can substitute lemon juice for the extract but since juice isn't as strong, add a little zest (1/4 tsp or less).  You can also substitute vanilla, almond or any other extract or just leave it out.  The lemon extract doesn't really give the pancake a lemon flavor.  It sort of *brightens* the flavor.  Yummm....

[Aislynn]

Ooh, my stepmom used to make these, they're SOOOO good...it's a very unique thing.

[goldsheepbowl]

this sounds delicious and may infact be my late night snack tonight

[batgirl]

Yum!! These are awesome with sliced apples added when you stick it in the oven. They are also called a "Dutch Baby"!

[Belladune]

Cool!  I'm so glad you all like it!  You can substitute lemon juice for the extract but since juice isn't as strong, add a little zest (1/4 tsp or less).  You can also substitute vanilla, almond or any other extract or just leave it out.  The lemon extract doesn't really give the pancake a lemon flavor.  It sort of *brightens* the flavor.  Yummm....

good to know!  I think I'll try this for breaky tomorrow