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Dutch Baby

5 from 1 vote
A Dutch baby is a light, fluffy oven-baked pancake with crisp, buttery edges and a dramatically puffed center, traditionally served warm with powdered sugar, fruit, or maple syrup.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients
  

  • 5-6 Tbsp butter
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of nutmeg optional

Equipment

  • blender/ immersion blender
  • cast iron or Oven Safe Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place an oven-safe baking dish or cast-iron skillet inside while the oven heats.
  2. Once hot, add 5–6 tablespoons of butter to the dish and return it to the oven until melted.
  3. In a blender, combine eggs, milk, flour, salt, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth.
  4. Carefully remove the hot dish from the oven and pour the batter directly over the melted butter.
  5. Return to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
  6. Serve hot- great with lemon juice and powdered sugar, fruit, or maple syrup.