Usually towards the end of summer, I feel like I'm falling out of love with cooking. I worry that the feeling will last. And yet, inevitably, with the return of the cooler comes the pull to be back in the kitchen. I'm called to bake scones and quick breads. Warming dinners replace the easy summer favorites. And home-cooked brunches become more frequent.
This oven pancake feels a bit magical to me (which might also be why I end up making these more in the fall). It's so minimal on ingredients but, with the help of a hot oven, puffs beautifully. Add seasonal fruit to the top and it's a beautiful and delicious presentation
Flours (gluten-free): If you're gluten-free and still want to make this, Alanna has a good recipe in her book (that I shared here).
Toppings: Go with what's in season. This dutch baby is an all-season kind of meal. It works well with everything from fresh berries to lemon curd to the warm apples/pears.
Decadent: Serve this meal with a bit of freshly whipped cream. Or if you're really feeling like a rich breakfast (or dessert), use ice cream.
i love dutch baby too and i hear you about Fall season and cooking at home. its one of my fav seasons and im going to take full advantage 🙂
I had a chance to meet Bob from Bob's Red Mill last year at a food industry trade show. Super nice guy! I could tell that he is really passionate about milling healthy grains, and he will happily tell you the story behind development of different items his company sells. We had a chance to bond over the 13-bean soup (my favorite!), and I found him to be a delightful person.
I haven't used his all-purpose flour yet, but will definitely try it in this recipe!
love dutch babies and forget about them entirely, they're rarely made and never found on bunch menus, so another reason to look forward to the weekend, thank you!
oh. lemon curd. love dutch babies, but you just elevated the concept to a different level! now I want one!!!
I love making a Dutch Baby for breakfast on the weekend. They are so easy and I love the idea of topping it with cinnamon apples.
Can I make this without a cast iron skillet? I have a clay baking dish I was thinking of using instead.
I've never tried it but I think a clay dish would be the next best thing!