German Pancake

Good for an inexpensive, different dinner idea as well as breakfast. Top with powdered sugar, and lemon, jam, or whatever you like.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  large eggs
• 1⁄2 cup  whole milk
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1  tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  grated lemon zest
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter
•  confectioners' sugar, for serving

Directions

1. Heat oven to 425°F In a blender, purée the eggs, milk, flour, granulated sugar, vanilla, lemon zest and salt until well combined.
2. Heat a medium or large (9- to 10-in.) cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and melt. Add the batter, transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the pancake is puffed and golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Dust with confectioners’ sugar, if desired.