Imagine a breakfast so spectacular, it rises dramatically from the pan like a culinary work of art, with golden puffy edges and a luxurious texture that melts in your mouth. This Strawberry Buttermilk Dutch Baby is not just a pancake—it's a breakfast experience that transforms an ordinary morning into an extraordinary culinary adventure. Prepare to impress your family and friends with this stunning, restaurant-quality dish that looks complicated but is surprisingly simple to create!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- Powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or oven-safe skillet in the oven while it preheats to ensure the pan gets very hot.
- In a blender, combine eggs, flour, buttermilk, sugar, and salt. Blend on high speed for 30-45 seconds until the mixture is smooth and completely combined, with no lumps remaining.
- Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Add the unsalted butter and swirl to coat the entire bottom and sides of the pan, allowing the butter to foam and slightly brown.
- Immediately pour the blended batter into the hot, buttered skillet. Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pancake is puffed, golden brown, and has dramatic risen edges.
- While the Dutch baby is baking, prepare the fresh strawberries by washing and slicing them into thin, even pieces.
- Once the Dutch baby is done, remove from the oven. The pancake will begin to deflate quickly, which is a normal part of its characteristic appearance.
- Immediately top the warm Dutch baby with fresh sliced strawberries and dust generously with powdered sugar.
- Serve immediately while hot, cutting the Dutch baby into wedges directly in the skillet or transferring to serving plates.
Tips
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the best heat distribution and crispy edges.
- Ensure your skillet is scorching hot before adding butter and batter for maximum puffiness.
- Don't open the oven door while baking to maintain consistent high heat.
- Serve immediately after baking, as the dramatic puff will deflate quickly.
- For extra flavor, try adding a splash of vanilla extract to the batter.
- Room temperature eggs blend more smoothly and help create a more uniform texture.
- Experiment with different fresh fruits like blueberries or raspberries for variety.
- A high-powered blender works best for creating a completely smooth batter without lumps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 234kcal
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 150mg
