browned butter dutch baby

Josh whipped up this guy for a holiday breakfast for the family. The dutch baby is sort of crepe-like. We dusted our slices in powdered sugar and it was absolutely heavenly. The browned butter was actually an accident, but lent such a fantastic warm and nutty flavor - it's a must.

Josh's dad suggested making this again with cinnamon and orange in the batter and topping the whole thing sauteed cinnamon apples. Sounds like the ideal Sunday morning to me!

browned butter dutch baby
adapted from Alton Brown

3 T butter, separated
1/2 cup flour
3 T granulated sugar
1/2 t salt
1/2 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, room temperature
Lemon wedges
Powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place 2 tablespoons of cold butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet and set in oven for 15 minutes or until butter begins to brown and is slightly nutty in scent.

Mix flour, sugar, salt, milk, eggs, and 1 tablespoon of melted butter in a food processor. Pour mixture into the preheated skillet. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until pancake is puffed and golden brown. Serve with lemon wedges and powdered sugar.