Vanilla Dutch Baby Food

VANILLA DUTCH BABY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place butter in an ovenproof pan or cast iron skillet and place in the oven.
• Meanwhile, combine eggs and milk in a bowl. Add flour, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt and whisk for 1 minute to remove lumps.
• Remove hot pan from oven and swirl melted butter to coat. Pour batter into the hot pan and return it to the oven.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the pancake is puffed in the center and golden brown on the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Dust with confectioners' sugar and slice into 8 wedges.

CLASSIC DUTCH BABY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F, with a medium cast-iron skillet (10 inches, measured across top) inside on the center rack. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
• Purée eggs in a blender until pale and frothy, about 1 minute. Add flour mixture, milk, and vanilla. Purée until smooth, about 30 seconds (the batter will be thin). Add butter to skillet in oven. When it melts and sizzles, pull out the rack and quickly pour batter into center of skillet.
• Bake until pancake is puffed, golden brown in places, and crisp along the edges, 18 to 22 minutes. Slice into wedges and serve immediately with yogurt, fruit, and syrup.

DUTCH BABY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Peel, core, and slice the apple 1/8 inch thick. Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a 9-inch ovenproof crêpe pan or skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the apple, 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar, and the cinnamon and toss well. Sauté the apple for 5 to 7 minutes until tender, tossing occasionally. Spread the apple out in the pan and keep hot over low heat.
• Meanwhile, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the microwave. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. In a small bowl, combine the flour, the remaining tablespoon of granulated sugar, and the salt. Whisk the flour mixture into the milk mixture, whisking until there are no lumps. Pour the batter over the cooked apple in the hot pan and immediately place in the oven.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the pancake is puffed and the edges start to get crispy and browned. Dust lightly with sifted confectioners' sugar, cut in wedges, and serve hot with maple syrup.

VANILLA AND LEMON DUTCH BABY RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 F
• Beat the eggs and milk together until smooth.
• Add the flour, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla and mix until there aren't any lumps. Mix completely and quickly, trying to form a froth if possible.
• Place a skillet in the oven with the butter while it heats.
• When butter is melted, pour the batter into the skillet. Bake for about 15 minutes until fluffy, golden, and not jiggly.
• Whisk together the ingredients for the glaze. Pour the glaze over the hot dutch baby and serve immediately. You can also top with more powdered sugar if you wish!

VANILLA PEAR DUTCH BABY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°.
• In a blender or in a bowl, combine the milk, eggs, flour, sugar, vanilla, and orange zest.
• Blend or whisk until smooth.
• Add the pear pieces and stir to combine.
• Put the butter in a 10-inch pie dish or ovenproof frying pan and place in the oven to melt.
• Remove from the oven and, using a paper towel or pastry brush, brush the inside of the dish or pan to coat it evenly with the butter.
• Pour in the batter.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Decrease the temperature to 350° and bake until golden brown and well puffed, about 15 minutes more.
• Remove from the oven and dust the top generously with the powdered sugar.
• Serve immediately directly from the dish or pan.