This is a breakfast I love to make for Mardi Gras, the beginning of Lent. A Dutch Baby recipe is perfect for this. Here's why:
Many of us have heard that "Mardi Gras" is also called Fat Tuesday. Do you know why? Fat Tuesday is the last chance to "feast" before the Lenten season, traditionally a time of fasting. However, few know that Fat Tuesday is also called "Pancake Day" so apparently we're supposed to start our day with pancakes and keep gorging right through dinner! Tough job....somebody's gotta do it.
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What is a Dutch baby
What does this have to do with today's recipe,? Well, a Dutch Baby is neither Dutch, nor a baby. It is considered a German pancake, an oversized pancake. Only, somehow, as you'll see, it can be so much more!
How to make this big pancake
The basic ingredients are the same as for pancake batter: milk, flour and egg. But for this "pancake", the batter has less flour and more egg. And instead of individual stovetop pancakes, this is one big eggy pancake baked in the oven.
Besides its taste, what makes a Dutch Baby unique is it's appearance. While baking, it will puff up and form interesting folds subsiding a little when removed from the oven. But the look is one-of-a-kind. Fun! Your kids will be impressed.
And we're only half done. Once it's out of the oven your pancake is ready for sweetness.
The basic way to "dress" the Dutch Baby is with a little squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Yummy! But I'm not going to stop there.
I love to add some fresh fruit. Preferably berries and some sliced banana.
To take it completely over the top, I add raspberry sauce. This is the same recipe I used for the Meringue Hearts and I also made a recipe for making berry sauce from frozen berries - it's one of those all-purpose sauces that just work!
You could also add a dollop of whipped cream, but, I do have my limits - . Then again, my limits are pretty flexible LOL. No judging here!!
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Dutch Baby
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup milk room temperature
- ½ cup packed all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt optional if using salted butter
- 4 TB butter
- 1 lemon wedge
- 1 TB confectioners' sugar or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Blend milk, flour, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt (if using) together in a blender until batter is smooth. An immersion blender also works well for this step.⅔ cup milk, ½ cup packed all-purpose flour, 3 large eggs, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch skillet over high heat until bubbling; pour batter into the center of the skillet.4 TB butter
- 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.1 lemon wedge, 1 TB confectioners' sugar
- For fruit version, add mixed fresh berries as desired and raspberry sauce (below).
Nutrition
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Raspberry Sauce
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries approx. 12 oz, thawed
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ cup raspberry jam seedless
Instructions
- Place raspberries in a food processor or blender. Cover and process until well blended. Strain and discard seeds.3 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries
- In a small saucepan, combine pureed raspberries, cornstarch and jam until smooth. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for one minute or until thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool.1 teaspoon cornstarch, ½ cup raspberry jam
Nutrition
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For another pancake-like breakfast, check out my fruit crepes. Like a super thin pancake, filled with fresh berries - easy and delish!
For non-dairy pancake options, try my almond milk pancakes or oat milk pancakes - both produce delicious and fluffy pancakes fro your breakfast enjoyment!
Holly
This is something I've been so curious about making and I must try it over the holidays with my kids. Thanks for the step by step photos-- so helpful!
Sula
It's not difficult at all, and truly delicious!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood
This looks really delicious. My boys love this sort of dessert so I am trying your version.
Sula
I think it'll be a hit - just fill with their favorite fruit!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati
My family is going to love this! The flavors are perfect and I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Sula
I hope you try it soon!
Toni Dash
This is so good! A delicious day starter!
Sula
It puts us in a good mood every time!
Lucy
wow these looks so delicious! brunch is my FAVORITE meal of the day 😜 but on Sundays, my fiance bakes the sweet while I cook the meal so will have to send him this recipe! lol
Sula
sounds fair to me!
Raquel
This sounds like a great Mardi Gras recipe!
Sula
It is delicious!
Clara
Had my first Dutch Baby last year and they have became a favorite of mine ever since. This recipe was delicious and the raspberry sauce took it a level up.
Sula
Yes the raspberry sauce makes a big difference!
Big Trouble
Oh wow, this looks just divine! Nice work, sula! Servings 4? That sounds a little too generous. More like a serving for one!
Sula
It all depends upon how hungry you are! Once you add all the fruit it is actually very filling. I ate about 1/4-1/3 and the Carnivore ate the rest 🙂