Kaiserschmarren

Posted for ZWT Germany. From All recipes : "A German dessert that tastes like something in between a pancake and a waffle. It's also good for breakfast."

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  eggs, separated
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup white sugar
• 1  pinch salt
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 2⁄3 cup raisins (optional)
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 2  tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 2  cups applesauce (optional)

Directions

1. Beat the egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak. Beat the egg yolks in a separate bowl until smooth; mix in the milk, sugar, salt, flour, and raisins until just moistened. Fold in the egg whites.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour the batter into the skillet and cook until golden brown; flip and cook until set on the other side, about 1 minute. Tear the kaiserschmarren into pieces using two forks and continue cooking until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar to garnish and serve with applesauce.