Puff Pancake, Skillet

By MarieR

skillet puff pancake
A puff pancake is a simple batter of eggs, flour, and milk that's magically transformed when it gets baked in a sizzling hot skillet in the oven. The edges of the pancake creep above the sides of the skillet and the center puffs dramatically. This is a perfect breakfast for two and a cinch to whip up while the coffee is brewing. It's also good served with fresh fruit, a dusting of confectioners' sugar, and wedges of lemon

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• Dash of salt
• 2 oz. (4 Tbs.) unsalted butter

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oven to 450°F and put a large skillet or shallow Dutch oven in to heat (a cast-iron skillet is perfect). In a bowl, beat the eggs, flour, milk, and salt. It's important to mix all the ingredients together at once; otherwise, your pancake won't puff. The more air you beat into the batter, the higher it will rise in the oven. When the oven is hot, toss the butter into the skillet and let it melt. Pour the batter into the skillet and return it to the oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pancake is puffed and golden. Cut in half and serve immediately with warm maple syrup, coffee, and the newspaper.