Description
Hootenanny Pancake emerges as a spectacular German-inspired breakfast marvel with crispy golden edges and a pillowy center. Baked in a hot skillet with melted butter, this dramatic oven-puffed pancake delivers delightful flavor that will make breakfast feel like a special celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) flour
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 6 tablespoons (90 ml) butter
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius), positioning the rack in the center of the oven.
- Place one whole butter stick (113 grams) into a 9×13 inch (23×33 centimeters) baking dish and allow it to melt completely in the preheating oven, watching carefully to prevent butter from browning.
- Crack four large eggs into a mixing bowl and combine with whole milk, salt, ground cinnamon, pure vanilla extract, and freshly grated nutmeg.
- Whisk the egg mixture vigorously for approximately 60 seconds until the ingredients become light and frothy with a uniform consistency.
- Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour into the liquid mixture, stirring continuously to eliminate any potential lumps and create a smooth, silky batter.
- Remove the butter-filled baking dish from the oven and carefully pour the prepared batter directly over the melted butter, ensuring no stirring occurs between the butter and batter.
- Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 23-27 minutes, watching for a firm center and edges that transform into a rich golden-brown color.
- Once baking is complete, remove from the oven and allow the hootenanny pancake to rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing into eight equal portions.
- Serve immediately while warm, garnishing with pure maple syrup, fresh seasonal berries, or a delicate dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Butter melts quickly in a hot oven, creating a golden foundation for this magical pancake experience.
- Eggs and milk blend smoothly, transforming into a silky batter that promises incredible texture.
- Whisking ingredients develops incredible airiness, ensuring each bite feels light and delectable.
- Flour incorporation creates structure, allowing the pancake to rise beautifully without dense heaviness.
- Baking transforms simple ingredients into a dramatic, puffy masterpiece that surprises everyone at the breakfast table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 334 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 153 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 204 mg