Description
This Crispy, Fluffy Oven-Baked Skillet Pancake is a delightful twist on a classic breakfast favorite. Baked to golden perfection in a hot cast iron skillet, this pancake is airy on the inside and crispy on the edges. Enjoy it dusted with powdered sugar and served with fresh berries or maple syrup for a delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
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Batter:
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh berries or maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven to heat.
- Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Heat the Skillet: Remove the hot skillet from the oven, add butter, and swirl to coat.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the skillet and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with berries or maple syrup.
Notes
- Avoid opening the oven door while baking to help the pancake rise.
- Enhance the batter with cinnamon or lemon zest for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be reheated in a toaster oven for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pancake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
