Aunt Edith’s Baked Pancake

My aunt made a mighty breakfast that revolved around 'The Big Pancake'. I always enjoyed watching as she poured the batter into her huge iron skillet, then created the perfect confection: baked pancakes.

Aunt Edith’s Baked Pancake

Average Rating: 4.611111

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • Confectioners' sugar
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  • 1. In a bowl, beat eggs until very light. Add salt, flour and milk; beat well. Thoroughly rub bottom and sides of a 10-in. cast-iron or other heavy skillet with butter. Pour batter into skillet. Bake at 450° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° and bake until set, 5 minutes longer. If desired, remove pancake from skillet and place on a large hot platter. Dust with confectioners' sugar and garnish with lemon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 180 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 158mg cholesterol, 407mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.