"Vintage Dessert" Series:
German Pfannkuchen dessert
In our Silver and Gold Winter 2019/20 issue, we shared a series of recipes under the title of "Vintage Desserts" which deserve a comeback.
This one is for the very old-fashioned, very easy to make and often forgotten German "Pfannkuchen" dessert (which literally translates to "cake in a pan").
This traditional German pancake became popular during the Depression, and once you try it, you’ll probably never make pancakes from a pre-mixed box again!
Give it a try and let us know what you think!
To make this German Pfannkuchen dessert, you will need:
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10" cast-iron skillet
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2 Tbsp. of butter
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3 eggs
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3/4 cups of milk
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3/4 cups of flour
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2 tsp. sugar
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1 tsp. of nutmeg (optional)
Here's what you do next:
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Start by combining all ingredients except for the butter, in a large bowl. Mix well until thoroughly combined and lump-free.
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Melt the butter in the cast-iron skillet in a 425°F heated oven, for 2-3 minutes (careful not to burn the butter, although it will smoke slightly)
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Then quickly remove skillet from the oven (using an oven mitt, of course), and add the well-blended dough
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Bake for about 15-minutes until puffed and browned. Dust with confectioner’s sugar and serve with lemon juice, apples or berries and maple syrup if desired. Everyone gets to dress their own!
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