Pfannkuchen (German Pancake)

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CategoryDifficultyIntermediate
Yields2 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins
Ingredients Image
 2 large eggs
 1 tbsp cornstarch
 ¼ cup milk
 ¼ cup salt
 ½ tbsp sugar
 grated rind of one lemon
 1 tbsp butter
 1 Granny Smith apple (optional)
1

Separate eggs and put whites in refrigerator.

2

Beat together egg yolks, cornstarch, powdered milk, water, salt, sugar and lemon rind.

3

Beat whites until very stiff and fold them into the yolk mixture.

4

Melt butter in a medium hot 9" skillet, and rotate to coat the sides of the skillet.

5

If you are including the Granny Smith apple, peel and slice the apple into 1/2" slices, and arrange them in the skillet.  Allow the apple to cook for about three or four minutes.

6

Pour the batter into the hot skillet and spread evenly with a spatula Bake at 425º for 12 minutes (or top is golden brown). Serve at once, slathered in butter, sprinkled with lemon juice and cinnamon sugar.

Ingredients

 2 large eggs
 1 tbsp cornstarch
 ¼ cup milk
 ¼ cup salt
 ½ tbsp sugar
 grated rind of one lemon
 1 tbsp butter
 1 Granny Smith apple (optional)
Pfannkuchen (German Pancake)