“This classic American treat is somewhere between a pancake and a popover. Serve it warm, sprinkled with sugar and lemon juice.”
Recipe adapted from Serious Eats
- Yield: Serves 6–8
- Active time: 10 mins
- Total time: 30 mins
*Note: It is important to let your eggs and milk come to room temperature before using.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs, left at room temperature for 30 minutes
- 3 tablespoons sugar, plus more for garnish
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
- ⅔ cup (about 3.75 ounces) flour
- ⅔ cup milk, at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
- ½ lemon for juicing, optional
Directions
- Place skillet in oven on middle rack and preheat to 400°F.
- In the bowl of a food processor combine eggs, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract. Pulse until combined. Add flour and pulse to combine. With motor running, add milk, and process for 30 seconds.
- Take hot skillet out of oven and add butter, swirling to coat pan until butter is melted.
- Pour batter into pan. Bake until dough is puffed and golden, about 20-25 minutes. Serve immediately, with extra sugar sprinkled on top, and a squeeze of lemon, if desired.
