Chef John's Dutch Babies

Chef John's dutch baby recipe makes a puffy baked pancake — quick, easy, and delicious: the perfect breakfast treat to make for any occasion.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 250 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons clarified butter
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large large eggs, room temperature
• 0.66666668653488 cup milk, room temperature
• 0.5 cup packed all-purpose flour
• 0.5 Meyer lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Blend eggs, milk, flour, vanilla, and salt together in a blender until batter is smooth.

Step 3

Melt clarified butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over high heat until bubbling; pour batter into the center of the skillet.

Step 4

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.