French Pancake

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450u00b0.

2. 2

   Place heavy 10-inch or 12-inch skillet (cast-iron is best) in oven and heat until very hot.

3. 3

   In small mixing bowl put 2 large or 3 medium eggs and whisk until lemon colored.

4. 4

   Add 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup flour.

5. 5

   Whisk until blended. Cube (1/2-inch) 5 tablespoons very cold sweet butter.

6. 6

   Remove skillet; add butter to hot skillet.

7. 7

   Wait 5 to 6 seconds, until butter melts (can be slightly lumpy).

8. 8

   Quickly add batter to skillet and put back in oven.

9. 9

   Leave 15 minutes.

10. 10

    When crisp, remove from oven and sprinkle with 2 to 3 tablespoons powdered sugar; put back in oven until sugar glazes slightly (about 2 minutes).

11. 11

    Remove from oven; squeeze juice of 1 lemon over pancake. Slice and serve with fresh berries, honey or just plain.

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    (Don't panic when pancake sides rise above the skillet 3 to 4 inches.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.