Chef John's Dutch Babies

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Chef John's dutch baby recipe makes a puffy baked pancake — quick, easy, and delicious: the perfect breakfast treat to make for any occasion.

Ingredients

3 large large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup milk, room temperature
1/2 cup packed all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons clarified butter
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 Meyer lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2 Blend eggs, milk, flour, vanilla, and salt together in a blender until batter is smooth.
3 Melt clarified butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over high heat until bubbling; pour batter into the center of the skillet.
4 Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Brush with 1 tablespoon butter, drizzle lemon juice over the top, and dust with confectioners' sugar.