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Sourdough Dutch Baby Puff Pancake in a cast iron skillet sitting on a cooling rack on a tea towel on the counter top.

Sourdough Dutch Baby [Puff Pancake]

Sourdough Dutch Baby [Puff Pancake]. Skillet-sized & protein packed made with active or discarded sourdough, that takes minutes to prepare.
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Servings 1 Dutch Baby in a 9 inch Cast Iron Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups Sourdough Starter Active or discarded
  • 7 Eggs pastured
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup + more for drizzling on top
  • 1/3 Cup Milk
  • 4 tbsp. Butter raw or cultured
  • 1 tsp. Salt Himalayan or Sea Salt

Instructions
 

  • Place a 9" cast iron skillet in the oven and preheat the oven to 475 degrees℉ for 15-30 minutes.
  • While the oven is preheating, measure out and mix up the sourdough starter, milk, eggs, maple syrup, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Make sure the eggs are completely incorporated into the mixture. Let the mixture rest while the pan is heating up.
  • When thoroughly heated, carefully remove the hot cast iron and add 1/2 stick of butter, swirling it around the pan as it melts.
  • When fully melted, add the Dutch baby batter into the pan and quickly put the cast iron back into the oven to bake for 20-30 minutes or until it's golden brown on top and the sides of the pancake have pulled away from the cast iron skillet.
  • Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before cutting and serving with a drizzle of maple syrup and a hot cup of joe!
  • Bon Appétite!

Notes

  • There are endless variations to this Dutch baby recipe. For this recipe, I made it in it's simplest form which is delicious. Other delicious ways to enjoy this recipe are:
    • A Savory Dutch Baby- Adding herbs, spices, and meats to the pan before adding the batter creates a one-pan, extra-protein, and savory breakfast option. 
    • Seasonal Fruits- Topping the Dutch baby with seasonal fresh fruits and fresh whipped cream makes for a delightful twist on this recipe. 
    • Papa's Famous Dutch Baby- has sliced banana added to the batter, and the baked Dutch baby is drizzled with peanut butter and Nutella. 
  • It's fun to have a Dutch baby puff up, but it doesn't make a difference as far as taste and texture goes so I don't worry about it.