German Pancake aka Kaiserschmarrn
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Serves: 6 servings
 
This recipe can be made for a breakfast, brunch or even dessert. Top it with your favorite jam, jelly, syrup, fruit or just a dusting of powdered sugar. It's easy to make and fun to make with your guests.
Ingredients
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Powdered sugar for dusting and serving
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 425 degrees
  2. Beat eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest and salt until well blended.
  3. Heat a 9 or 10 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the butter and melt.
  5. Add the batter and place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake until the pancake is puffed and golden which is 12-15 minutes.
  6. The pancake will rise and then fall.
  7. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
  8. You can serve the pancake cut in small pieces. This is how I experienced it in Austria. Enjoy!
Recipe by Sock Box 10 at https://sockbox10.com/recipes/german-pancake/