Sourdough Dutch Baby
Dutch baby, also known as a German pancake, is not as common of a breakfast as say pancakes or waffles. Around Hickory Hill Home, though, it is definitely on the rotation. For those who have never had a Dutch baby, I like to think of it as a gigantic French toast pancake. It's not quite as bready as a pancake, while at the same time it has the egginess of French toast. And of course, I like to put my own spin on it by using sourdough, because why not?
Anyways, this easy recipe is perfect for a Saturday morning and makes a weekend breakfast feel special without a huge amount of effort. Mix everything in a single bowl, pour the batter into a sizzling hot cast iron skillet and then pop it in the oven. The end. Oh, and I'm pretty sure you're supposed to sit and drink a second cup of coffee while it bakes. Enjoy!
Sourdough Dutch Baby
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup (half a stick) butter
2 cups sourdough starter (discard is fine)
7 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet and set on oven rack positioned in the middle of the oven.
While the skillet is heating in the oven, whisk together the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl. Alternatively, you can put everything in a blender or food processor and blend.
Once the oven has come to temperature, pull out the skillet (careful not to spill the butter!) and set on stove top. Immediately pour batter onto the melted butter and put skillet back in oven.
Bake for 20 minutes, checking to make sure it is cooked thoroughly and not runny in the center.
Recipe Notes:
We like our Dutch baby with a drizzle (or lots of drizzles) of maple syrup. But fruit, whipped cream, jam, fruit syrup, powdered sugar, or honey are all great as well!
The key to not having the Dutch baby stick is the hot skillet- don't skip this step!
I also really like this recipe because of the protein it provides compared to pancakes or waffles. With a typical sweet breakfast recipe, you get simple carbohydrates with very little protein or fat. The eggs in this Dutch baby definitely up the protein for a more well-rounded meal.