German Pancake for Two

What’s the secret to achieving a tender, custardy base and a crispy, puffy rim? Ignoring one of the cardinal principles of baking.

YIELD 2

TIME 45 minutes

German Pancake for Two photo

Why This Recipe Works

Gather Your Ingredients

Key Equipment

Key Equipment - The Best Rasp Graters
Key Equipment - 12-Inch Nonstick Skillets

Before You Begin

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A traditional 10-inch skillet may be used in place of the nonstick skillet; coat it lightly with vegetable oil spray before using. As an alternative to sugar and lemon juice, serve the pancake with maple syrup or our Brown Sugar–Apple Topping or Brown Sugar–Banana Topping.

Instructions

1.

Whisk flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, lemon zest, salt, and nutmeg together in large bowl. Whisk milk, eggs, and vanilla together in second bowl. Whisk two-thirds of milk mixture into flour mixture until no lumps remain, then slowly whisk in remaining milk mixture until smooth.

2.

Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position. Melt butter in 10-inch ovensafe nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add batter to skillet, immediately transfer to oven, and set oven to 375 degrees. Bake until edges are deep golden brown and center is beginning to brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

3.

Transfer skillet to wire rack and sprinkle pancake with lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Gently transfer pancake to cutting board, cut into wedges and serve.

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