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Sourdough Dutch Baby

Sourdough Dutch Baby Recipe (skillet pancake)

by Sylvia Hofer
Make breakfast special with this sourdough Dutch baby skillet pancake—crispy, fluffy, tangy, and perfect for topping with fruit or syrup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine German
Servings 6
Calories 159 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 10-inch cast iron skillet
  • 1 Blender or mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cup sourdough starter active or discard
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract leave out if making savory
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter for the skillet

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven and Skillet: Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C).
  • Make the Batter: In a blender or mixing bowl, combine eggs, sourdough starter, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Blend or whisk until very smooth. Let sit while the oven heats (5–10 minutes).
  • Add Butter to the Skillet: Once the oven and skillet are hot, carefully remove the skillet, place butter into it, and swirl to coat.
  • Pour and Bake: Immediately pour the batter into the hot skillet. Return to the preheated oven and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the pancake is puffed and deeply golden at the edges.
  • Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Notes

There are a variety of toppings you can use to dress up a Dutch pancake, but these are our favorite ways: 
  • Baked-In Fruit: Fold a handful of blueberries or sliced strawberries into the batter just before pouring it into the skillet for a burst of fruit baked right in. Drizzle with maple syrup when serving! 
  • Savory Oven-Finish: After baking the Dutch baby, top it with sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, bell peppers, and shredded cheese. Return it to the oven for 2–3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This is my absolute fave! 

More ideas:

  • Sweet Toppings: Maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh berries, lemon curd, sautéed apples with cinnamon, fruit compote, honey, jam, Nutella, chocolate chips, peanut butter and banana,
  • Savory Toppings: Crumbled sausage, shredded cheese, fresh herbs, avocado slices, a fried egg, sautéed greens.

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSodium: 201mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 3g
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