Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Oven Baked Pancake Recipe

Natural Recipe of the Week:  Oven Baked Pancake
(similar to a popover)
This is an easy and impressive recipe, especially for kids - they love the fact that it "puffs" and it is perfect for topping with cut-up fresh fruit or a homemade fruit sauce or jam.  My hubby loves dribbling it with his homemade maple syrup.

Puffs up high around the edges when it’s done.  Serve it quickly before it sinks.  Prep 10 min.  Bake 30 min. 4 to 8 servings.

Ingredients: 
4 TBS butter
4 Large Eggs
1Cup All-Purpose Flour (Do not use self-rising flour.  For a healthier option, choose 100% Whole Wheat Pastry Flour that is whole grain, yet a fine texture.)
1 Cup Milk
1/2 tsp sea salt 


Directions: 
  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.  In two, 9-inch pie plates, melt butter in oven (2 TBS each); brush or swirl butter over bottom and side of pie plate
  2. In medium bowl, beat eggs slightly with hand beater.  Beat in flour, milk and salt just until smooth and ingredients are incorporated (do not overbeat or pancake may not puff).  Pour into pie plate.
  3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until puffy and deep golden brown.  Serve immediately.