The Berry Best Dutch Baby

I’ve wanted a cast iron skillet for a couple years now. Why I just didn’t go out and buy one for myself, I don’t know. It’s not like they are expensive, well at least the one I wanted isn’t. I finally put it on my Christmas list and bam, one appeared under the tree (Thanks, Ry!). I’ve probably used it at least once a week since I got it. I am in love with that thing! Being the clean freak I am, it’s been a little hard getting used to the idea of not cleaning it with soap though (read about how to clean a cast iron skillet here).

This is the cast iron skillet I have (and love)!

One of the recipes I was most excited about making the second I got my new kitchen tool was a dutch baby (or puffed pancake). I always saw the most delicious looking puffed pancakes on my Instagram feed and was always so jealous because I didn’t have the right pan to make it. And, I was always turned off by how hard I thought they were to make.

Spoiler alert: they couldn’t be easier to make. The oatmeal I made this morning took longer to prep than this dutch baby does.

I throw all the ingredients into my nutri bullet , mix it up and pour it into the hot pan and bake. BAM! Not only do you have a delicious brunch recipe, you also have minimal clean up! More time to enjoy your Sunday morning.

Drizzle some cashew butter over the top and serve with a latte for the coziest brunch ever.

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Berry Dutch Baby

Also known as a puff pancake. This recipe takes 5 minutes to prep and will be the star at your next brunch!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 8 slices

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp butter
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup milk heated
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 3/4 cup fresh or frozen berries
• 2 tsp powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Put butter in a large, oven proof pan (I use my cast iron skillet for this), and place it in the oven as the oven is heating up.

3. Combine eggs, flour, warm milk, honey, vanilla, and salt together. Throw everything in the blender and blend on high for 20-30 seconds. 

   -Don't have a blender handy? You can also mix together eggs, milk, honey and vanilla with a wisk until uniformly mixed and then slowly add in flower and salt. 

4. Carefully remove the pan from the oven. The butter should be melted by this point. Swirl the pan so the butter coats the pan evenly

5. Pour the batter into the pan and evenly distribute your berries over the batter and return the pan to the oven

6. Bake 20-25 minutes

7. Using a spatula, promptly remove your pancake from the pan onto a cooling rack. This will prevent steam from building up on the bottom and creating a soggy pancake. 

8. Once slightly cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Top with peanut butter and fresh berries for maximum enjoyment!