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Recipe: Basic German pancake

Dutch baby pancakes are also known as German pancakes or Dutch puffs.
(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
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Basic German pancake

30 minutes. Serves 2 to 4

1 cup (4.25 ounces) flour

1/8 teaspoon salt

4 eggs, lightly beaten

3/4 cup milk

1/4 cup (½ stick) butter

Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, then beat the egg mixture into the flour. Melt the butter in a 9- to 10-inch cast-iron skillet and pour the batter into the hot pan. Bake until the pancake is puffed and golden brown, 20 to 24 minutes. Serve immediately.

EACH OF 4 SERVINGS

Calories 311

Protein 11 grams

Carbohydrates 26 grams

Fiber 1 grams

Fat 18 grams

Saturated fat 10 grams

Cholesterol 221 mg

Sugar 2 grams

Sodium 166 mg

NOTE: Dress up the pancake as you like, perhaps with a pinch of spice or lemon zest. Serve plain or dusted with powdered sugar.

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