The recipe German Pancake could satisfy your European craving in about 45 minutes. One portion of this dish contains around 13g of protein, 27g of fat, and It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. It works well as a pricey morn meal.
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
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Oven
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, sugar, milk, vanilla, and butter.
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Vanilla
Butter
Sugar
Egg
Milk
Salt
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Whisk
Bowl
3
Whisk in the flour to make a smooth batter. Set aside.
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All Purpose Flour
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Whisk
4
Heat a well-seasoned 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven for 10 minutes.
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Frying Pan
Oven
5
Remove and brush the inside with the shortening.
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Shortening
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Pour in the batter and bake for 15 minutes.
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Oven
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Lower the oven to 350 degrees F. and continue baking until puffed and golden brown, about 13 to 15 minutes more. Run a knife around the edge of the skillet. Sift the confectioners' sugar over the pancake.
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Powdered Sugar
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Frying Pan
Knife
Oven
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Serve immediately in the skillet with maple syrup, marinated berries, or glazed apples and pears.
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Maple Syrup
Berries
Apple
Pear
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Frying Pan
9
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vanilla bean and seeds, citrus zests, and water. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer very gently until syrupy, about 25 minutes.
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Vanilla Bean
Seeds
Sugar
Water
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Sauce Pan
10
Remove from the heat and add the citrus juices.
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Combine the berries in a bowl. Strain the warm syrup over the berries and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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Berries
Syrup
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Serve.
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Peel, core, and cut both the apples and pears into 3/4-inch wedges. In a medium bowl, toss the fruit with the lemon juice.
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Lemon Juice
Apple
Fruit
Pear
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Bowl
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Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
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Butter
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Frying Pan
15
Add the sugar, orange zest, and cinnamon sticks and stir until sugar is dissolved.
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Cinnamon Stick
Orange Zest
Sugar
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Add the fruit, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook, shaking the pan frequently, until glazed, about 10 minutes. Raise the heat to high, add the orange juice, and cook until the fruit is easily pierced with a paring knife, about 1 minute more. If desired, add the Calvados. If cooking on a gas burner, carefully tip the pan toward the flame to flambe the alcohol; if cooking over an electric element, hold a long match near the mixture. Swirl the pan over the heat until the flame subsides.