Dutch Baby
Think pancake meets funnel cake meets flavor bomb
Pancakes get all the fanfare. Waffles are respected and French toast is the “fun” breakfast. Somewhere along the way, everyone forgot about my personal favorite… a Dutch baby. These beautiful breakfast griddle cakes are sweet, savory and oh so filling. Not to mention they look AWESOME.
I will never not be impressed when I see a Dutch baby. The way they rise out of the skillet with that golden exterior and the soft buttery middle… I don’t know why we ever stopped making these. Especially if you have kids. Your kids will think you're a damn wizard in the kitchen if you whip out a Dutch baby with some powdered sugar and sliced fruit. Or maybe you’re more of a savory person? Well, throw some ham and cheese in there instead and bang you got lunch.
What the Dutch baby really reminds me of, though, is how many recipes and simple techniques have been overlooked or forgotten over the years. So many simple dishes, easy techniques and other kitchen staples have become non-existent because of the convenience of purchasing store-bought items. I know I harp on this a lot, but it is truly something affecting the overall population.
Stop taking the easy way to do things, please. Because many of the things you're skipping are ALSO easy to do. Get back to a place of taking some pride in everything you do. Whether it be making something as simple as a Dutch baby or finishing a project for work. It feels like we have entered an era in which speed and ease are far more pursued than slowing down and really putting effort into things.
I know we’re talking about a Dutch baby and it's not that serious, but this is how my brain works.
All of that to say this. Let's get back to doing things ourselves. Be present enough to take the time to make it yourself, show your kids how to make it so that they now have some more tools.
And start giving Dutch babies some goddamn respect.
Estimated Time: 45 min
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
3 eggs, room temperature
1 tsp of vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon zest
1 cup of milk, room temperature
2 tbsp sugar
Pinch of salt
3/4 cups of flour
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