Puffed Cast Iron Dutch Baby Pancake
Giant fluffy German pancake that billows high in a sizzling cast iron skillet, dusted with powdered sugar and lemon.
cast-iron Timer
Set for 20 mins @ 425°F (218°C)
Ingredients
Base recipe calibrated for 4 adults.
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Get to the Point Execution
Preheat 10-inch cast iron skillet inside oven at 425°F.
Blend 4 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, and a pinch of salt until frothy.
Melt 3 tbsp butter in hot skillet, pour batter directly into center, and bake 20 minutes without opening door.
Dust puffed golden pancake with powdered sugar and squeeze fresh lemon juice over top.
Step-by-Step Guided Instructions
Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet on center rack of oven and preheat to 425°F. The iron must be thoroughly preheated to create maximum steam lift.
Extreme bottom heat turns batter moisture into instant steam, driving the dramatic rise.
In a blender (or mixing bowl with a whisk), blend 4 large room-temperature eggs, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp kosher salt for 30 seconds until totally smooth and aerated.
Room temperature eggs and milk rise significantly higher than cold fridge ingredients.
Using heavy oven mitts, pull hot skillet from oven. Add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and swirl until melted and foaming up the sides. Pour batter immediately into center and return to oven.
Do not stir after pouring; let the butter pool around the perimeter to form crispy ruffled edges.
Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes untouched. Do not open the oven door during baking. The pancake will billow several inches above the skillet rim with deep golden brown peaks.
Opening the oven door releases steam and causes the delicate puff structure to collapse prematurely.
Top with fresh berries, warm maple syrup, or chocolate hazelnut spread for an unforgettable weekend family breakfast.
Let kids dust their own powdered sugar on top with a fine mesh sifter.
- Buttered toast points
- Crispy bacon strips
- Fresh seasonal fruit
Best eaten immediately, but leftovers can be toasted in a toaster oven at 350°F for 3 minutes.