Basic Puff Pancake

* Exported from MasterCook *

BASIC PUFF PANCAKE

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breakfast Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 tb (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 c Milk
1/2 c All-purpose flour
1/4 c Granulated sugar
2 lg Eggs
1 pn Ground nutmeg
2 tb Confectioner's sugar
-(optional)

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Melt butter in 10-in. ovenproff skillet over
medium heat, tilting pan to coat sides.

3. Whisk milk, flour, granulated sugar, eggs, and
nutmeg in medium bowl. Pour into skillet; cook 1
minute.

4. Place in oven and bake until puffed and golden,
12-15 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar or
serve with topping, if desired. Serve immediately.

VARIATIONS:

Caramelized Apple

Toss 2 cups diced pared apples with 1 Tb lemon juice.
Melt 2 Tb butter in separate 10-in. skillet over
medium-high heat; add 2 Tb sugar and the apples.
Cook, stirring frequently, until aples are lightly
caramelized, 5-7 minutes. Add 1/4 cup raisins, 1 Tb
applejack, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; cook 1 minute.
Stir apples into batter before pouring into skillet.

Pineapple-Kirsch

Marinate 1 cup diced fresh or drained canned
unsweetened pineapple in 1/4 cup kirsch 20 minutes.
Drain; add to skillet. Pour in batter. Substitute
brown sugar for confectioner's.

TOPPINGS:

Rum-Glazed Banana

Cut 2 firm ripe bananas diagonally into 1-in. slices;
toss with 2 Tb lemon juice. Melt 2 Tb butter in
separate 10-in skillet over medium heat. Add bananas;
saute 30 seconds. Add 3 Tb dark rum, carefully
ignite, and cook 1 minute. Spoon warm topping over
baked Basic Pancake. Substitute brown sugar for
confectioner's.

Cranberry-Orange

Heat 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, 1/2 cup
brown sugar, 3 Tb orange juice, 1 tsp grated orange
zest, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon in heavy medium
saucepan over medium heat to boiling. Cook, stirring
frequently, until thickened, 4-5 minutes. Remove from
heat; stir in 1 1/2 tsp orange-flavored liqueur and 1
small pared orange cut into small wedges. Refrigerate
30 minutes; serve with bake Basic Pancake.



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