Wednesday, September 28, 2016
How to Make a Dutch Baby--Taylor
Fall! We all love fall! Especially the warm, cozy desserts that we get to indulge in while cuddling up in a fuzzy blanket and watching our favorite movies. Since the cold weather is creeping around the corner, wouldn't you like something sweet to keep you toasty? Well what's better than a warm Dutch Baby?! Its baked apple slices and flakey, buttery, pancake-like crust that's dusted with cinnamon and sugar is perfect for the season.
• Equipment:
o blender/ food processor
o Oven
o Oven mitts
o Spatula
o knife
o 9 or 10-inch oven-safe skillet
• Ingredients:
o 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
o 1/2 cup whole or 2% milk
o 2 large eggs
o 2 tablespoons of sugar
o 1 teaspoon of vanilla
o 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
o 1/2 teaspoon salt
o 2 tablespoons of butter
o 1 green Granny Smith apple
o Powdered sugar or maple syrup to serve on top
• Instructions:
1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Place the skillet that’s being used on the mid rack to warm with the oven. You want to use a hot skillet to help the pancake puff up. Also, this will make the edges of the Dutch Baby become crunchy and caramelized.
2. Blend the batter: Mix the milk, eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla, salt and cinnamon in a blender or food processor. Blend for about 15 seconds, scrape the sides down, and then blend for 15 seconds again. The batter will be loose and liquidy at this point. This is done so that the batter is smooth and has no lumps.
3. Let the batter sit for 20 to 25 minutes: Leave the batter in the blender while it rests. This gives the flour time to absorb the liquid. This gives the pancake a better texture and not an overwhelming flavor of flour.
4. Melt the butter in the skillet: When the Dutch Baby is ready to be made, remove the skillet from the oven using oven mitts and place it on top of the stove. Lather the bottom and sides of the pan with butter in circular motions thoroughly while swirling the pan to let the butter melt. This is done so that the Dutch Baby doesn't stick to the skillet.
5. Add apple slices to batter: Cut the apple into thin horizontal slices. Then cut those slices in half and mix into batter. Make sure they aren't too thin so it doesn't get mushy but also not too thick so the batter isn't too chunky.
6. Pour the batter into the skillet: Pour the batter on top of the butter. If needed, tilt the pan to the side so that the batter runs evenly throughout the skillet. Then place it in the oven. Be sure to use a 9- or 10-inch skillet for making this pancake. The smaller size helps the Dutch Baby keep its shape and increase the puffiness.
7. Bake for about 20 minutes: The Dutch baby is done when it is puffed, lightly browned on the top, and darker brown on the sides and edges.
8. Serve while hot: Your Dutch baby is now ready to be served onto a platter. You can dust it with powdered sugar or drizzle maple syrup on top. Cut into wedges and dig in.
Coming from a Dutch descent, this has been around in my family for years and it's something that I'll never get tired of. Each bite is just as delicious as the last.
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When i first read the heading i thought you were talking about a real dutch baby child and i questioned everything... haha. This recipe sounds delicious and i will definitely try making it! -Rachel Smith
ReplyDeleteThis recipe definitely got me into the fall spirit! It made me super excited to begin baking and ill be sure to keep this in mind. I also really like that you picked something related to your culture.
ReplyDeleteHaha!!! Maybe I shouldve changed the title lmao
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! I love cooking and baking desserts, and I think this will be a perfect recipe to try out! I like how you described everything, even the smallest details, and described the outcome of each step. Can't wait to try them. Thank you! -Lisa Ryu
ReplyDeleteI think this is an awesome recipe. I've never really heard of dessert before and I think its awesome that its been passed down in your family. This sounds delicious and I don't think i've tried anything like it. We really need to have a class potluck.
ReplyDeleteGreat recipe! I know what I'm making tonight! Your instructions are easy to follow and they include tips that I would never have thought of like keeping the skillet in the oven to heat up and leaving the mixture in the blender to allow the flour to absorb the liquid. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI'm not going to lie, the title threw me for a loop. (I caught on though) Regardless, I really found this recipe useful. Personally I've always really disliked homemade pancakes (maybe it's because my mother always burned 'em). This dessert however, really piqued my interest. Naturally, I looked it up online and I found so many delicious pics and options too. I'd love to bake this when the cold days come (I have faith). Also, I completely trust your opinion because you mentioned that it's basically a family recipe, and it's absolute fact that traditional family recipes are the best. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis recipe is perfect for this season. The steps are easy to follow and very informative. I will definitely make this soon!
ReplyDeleteI have never had a dutch baby, I'm not ready to take on all of that responsibility, I'm only 16 ( I'm, kidding).However, your detailed description of the sweet and tasty confection definitely made me want one.
ReplyDeleteJust like the comment above me, I did not think at first that "Dutch baby" was going to be a desert; that is a good thing though because it makes this desert stand out just from its name! Thank you for the detailed instructions because I cannot bake or cook for my life haha! It is really amazing that you have a recipe that has been a part of your family and your descent, yet you are proudly sharing it with all of us instead of keeping it secret and opening up a business that could grow into a monopoly and become rich. But jokes aside, great job and I can't wait to try these out for myself!
ReplyDeleteThis recipe looks so good! thanks so much for sharing. I also have dishes that are tradition to make in my family. I'll definitely have to try making it!
ReplyDeleteThis makes me so excited.. I love fall and any foods that have to do with the season. I will surely go out of my way to make this. Sounds so yummy! Thank You for this. :)
ReplyDeleteI was also thrown off when I read the title! However, while reading this recipe, it made my stomach feel all types of ways because it sounds so delicious just from reading it. I think with fall and cool weather coming up, this dessert is indeed fitting with the theme and is definitely something that I would love to try to attempt to bake due to my weakness for sweet dessert.
ReplyDeleteThis recipe sounds very appetizing. I will definitely try to make this especially since I haven't see any stores or restaurants that sells butch babies, which makes this recipe all the better.
ReplyDeleteReading this at midnight was the worst decision of my life...now I am tired and hungry. Now I won't be able to sleep cause all I'm thinking about is eating food. Thank you for enlightening me with a brand new dish that I have never heard of! Now I will be dreaming of fluffy desserts tonight.
ReplyDeleteI’m not the type of person to be making any type of desserts, if anything I can cook other things, but the way you described what a Dutch Baby was, it just made me want to try it out.. Thanks for teaching me new things! I will try and make it like you described it.
ReplyDeleteThis desert sounds so cute and delectable! Your recipe was so easy to follow and very useful and specific which comes in handy to someone who has never made something like this before. I will definitely be trying this one out!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so good! It seems to be pretty simple to make and your directions are really easy to follow especially with some of tips that you give
ReplyDeleteThe title really confused me. This recipe piece was very organized and it seems pretty simple to make. I don't really like desserts but i'm going to try this recipe one day. -Benjamin Chong
ReplyDeleteBefore reading this, I had no idea what a Dutch baby was. After reading a few of the comments, I noticed I wasn't the only one who had mistaken this tasty treat for an actual baby! But you definitely cleared that up with your recipe. Great job and very easy to read. I might consider making them for a fall snack.
ReplyDeleteWhen the I first seen the title wasn't sure it meant but sounds like a really great reciepe!!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at, "pancake-like crust that's dusted with cinnamon and sugar.." Anything with cinnamon will be the death of me. I love Fall and all of the yummy foods that go with it, so I'll definitely be trying this, thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI read the title questioning what the piece was about. Now I'm questioning why I haven't made it yet. Aside from providing a delicious recipe, your steps include nifty little tips for cooking that I find useful for later cooking. Now excuse me, I need to make myself a baby.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you were able to share this recipe right when we are facing the fall season, it definitely got me in the spirit! Also I thought it was really useful that you managed to give little tips and commentary on why you complete each step a certain way, making your piece both more useful and personal. -Vanessa Lai
ReplyDeleteI'm usually lazy to bake but this seemed so good and simple that I will try it!
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this I looked at pictures on google and want to try this dessert. Your recipe was well explained and thorough enough that I (hopefully) couldn't even mess it up.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds perfrect for the season! The recipe seems well-written and straightforward, good job! -Leezeth De Los Reyes
ReplyDeleteThe title immediately caught my attention and I thought it was really funny when I clicked and saw it was a recipe. I'm glad I clicked though! After reading your directions I immediately wanted to enjoy some Dutch Babies as I read how to make them but sadly its too late to run to the market. Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe, I'll be sure to try it out soon!
ReplyDelete-Bryanna
Okay, truthfully i wasn't expecting this to be a recipe. I was so sure you were making an actual Dutch Baby?? But i'm glad this piece was a recipe! Your steps were incredibly easy to follow. I'm very interested in trying this dessert. Also your closing statement sold me to one day enjoy this with my own family!
ReplyDeleteI really liked this recipe, it's very creative and it fits into the fall theme and now I can cook pancakes with my favorite fruit.
ReplyDelete-Matthew Jimenez
As I was reading your recipe I felt a sense of joy overcome me, because the "Dutch Baby" is indeed a dessert that fully associates with fall and the spirit of the season. You are very well descriptive of the recipe and you tend to inform the reader with everything that is necessary and essential in order to be successful with making this delightful dessert. I am excited to learn a new recipe because I am open to all cultural foods and recipes especially desserts. Precisely the details you offer and use to convey how appetizing the Dutch Baby is really, pleased me. Thank you for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of a Dutch Baby before, but after reading your recipe it sounds delicious! I really liked how you tied in a dessert fit for the fall. Your recipe is easy to follow and I can't wait to try it out and taste my first Dutch Baby!
ReplyDeleteThis How to recipe is making my mouth watering. I've always want to learn baking and this detailed recipe seems like a great guide. The item that was crafted also had a cool name that confused me on what are we actually baking today.
ReplyDelete-Raymond Chiang
The description of how to make Dutch babies truly informative. To be honest I had no idea what a Dutch baby was before your piece. And I honestly had no idea what to think when I read your title . But thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI've only ever seen pictures of Dutch babies but never had the pleasure of tasting one for myself (that was slightly odd and uncomfortable to type). I do not know why it never occurred to me to look up a recipe but now that I have one I am definitely making one ASAP! Your clear and concise instructions made this very easy to follow and the fact that this is a family recipe makes it all the more appealing. It is reassuring that this is a tried and true family recipe, so hopefully I will not mess up and mine will come up just as delicious as it is supposed to be!
ReplyDelete-Yareli Olazabal
Thanks for your guys' interest in the dessert! You all should definitely try it!
ReplyDeleteNot only is the name of the dessert cute, this recipe seems really simple for a person that has trouble following directions (me!) I'll try this on the colder days of the season.
ReplyDeleteThe title was very deceiving! Now, after reading the directions, I can honestly say I want a dutch baby. Haha, but this is definitely the season to try this, and I definitely will.
ReplyDeleteWow, a very easy to follow recipe with easy instructions. I am considering to make this when our California weather decides to cool down. But very clearly stated instructions.
ReplyDeleteReading this made me so hungry! A Dutch Baby sounds like the perfect warm pastry to make, to just eat while watching a movie as the weather begins to get cooler. The name is a bit funny, but I cannot wait to try this recipe out, it just sound so delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe. :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds delicious, especially since it's the start of fall. This recipe is something that I will definitely be trying. Also, the fact that your instructions were so simple and easy to follow makes me even more excited to try a Dutch Baby.
ReplyDeleteI love this! You were so detailed and descriptive with your directions it was really easy to follow and I definitely think I'm going to try making one now!
ReplyDeleteAt first, just by reading the title, I wasn't really sure what I would read, but now that I have, thanks for a new recipe i could try making! I hope this is enough to impress a few girls Saturday, if not i can just comfort myself with the dish then, thanks again!
ReplyDelete-Francis Talla
Came here to have title explained, stayed for the sweets. Well written recipe.
ReplyDeleteI never heard of dutch babies before but now I cant wait to try one, yum! Great introduction, it captured my attention and made me super hungry and just was a perfect use of imagery!
ReplyDelete-Ishrat Khan
At this rate, we can compile a cook book by the end of the school year! I appreciate introducing a dish from another country as it brings culture and tradition with it as well. - Nwojo Abba
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really delicious and the name made me laugh really hard. especially when you said "your Dutch baby is now ready to be served onto a platter". I can't wait to make this :)
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