These hands. These hands are the ones that pull me in for a hug when I need it the most. These hands work code magic on websites. These hands pretend to play three card monte with apples.
I love these hands (and the man that comes with them).
Our weekends together have been nothing short of wonderful. Trips to the farmers’ market, projects tackled, and overall time well spent together. On Sunday it seemed we began to hit our normal: me making brunch and M in the garage, tinkering away. It seems so right. It makes me excited for the day when we own a home and our Sundays are similar to this past one.
A dutch baby has been on my t0-do list for some time. It always seemed like one of those recipes too tough or to time consuming to tackle (even though this recipe could be farther from the truth). I have this horrible habit of imaging how recipes are going to be and I let that psych me out of making it.
This is really a thing of wonder. No baking soda or powder, just a few simple ingredients whipped together in a blender and then baked in a cast iron skillet. The result is this perfectly fluffy, pancake-esque meal.
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PinIngredients
- 2 eggs eggs
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Zest from 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoons butter
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- 3 granny smith apples
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚.
- Combine eggs, milk, flour, lemon zest, salt, and maple syrup in a blender. Pulse until combined.
- On the stop top, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 10″ cast iron (well seasoned) skillet. Swirl around to cover the pan once melted. Remove from heat and pour in batter. Bake in oven until golden brown and puffed, 20-25 minutes.
- Dice apples in to 1/2″ chunks. Place in a pot with maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Heat oven medium-low heat until apple are cooked, 10-15 minutes.
- Remove dutch baby from oven and top with apples. Serve with butter and extra maple syrup if desired.
Kathryn says
Love the photographs here, such a lovely peek into your Sunday morning.
Laura Beaver says
Your pictures are gorgeous. I want to come eat breakfast at your house!
naturallyella says
I usually have plenty to share 🙂
ale norris says
this looks delicious! i’m always up for anything that involves a cast iron skillet.
-ale @ http://24thru30.blogspot.com
Jess O'Toole says
Ooooh I love a dutch baby, and I would be excited to try a whole wheat version.
Shannalee T says
This post and the last one totally show how you’re raising the bar for yourself lately, Erin. I love it. And oh my gosh I must must must try this.
naturallyella says
Thank you, Shanna! I’ve been trying to step outside of my comfort zone more- I’m having a lot of fun!
Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog says
Mmmm I love warm apples and cinnamon. This looks so warm and delicious! Sunday morning brunches at home are the best.
~Dana, http://www.consciouskitchenblog.com
Eileen says
I haven’t had Dutch baby in far too long! This looks so good–thanks for the reminder!
Kasey says
Oh I love dutch babies – how they puff and rise and crisp..and how perfect they are with warm fruit. Yes! Also, do I smell love? 😉
naturallyella says
hahaha yup 🙂
Kimberley H. says
I love Sunday rituals. And I’m bummed that I didn’t make a dutch baby before I stopped eating wheat, because they were one of the first recipes that I ever learned, and I never got around to trying it again. I guess I’ll have to live vicariously through these.
Kankana says
I love weekend ritual, the togetherness and enjoying every second of it. I never ate dutch pancake and this is looking way too good to not try. I doubt if mine will coem out this good. But I have to give this a try!
naturallyella says
I think you will love them (and really, your oven does all the work!)
walter says
Hey Erin, how can I find your article on Huffington Post?
Cookie and Kate says
I’ve never made a Dutch baby, either! It’s time. I’m so happy you and “M” are happy together.
naturallyella says
I really like you would love it! (and thank you!)
Kelsey says
oh boy, shaun is going to flip out for this technique. he is the king of dutch babies around these parts.
Cheyenne says
I found your recipe as I was frantically searching for a slightly healthier dutch baby recipe while still in bed this morning. I did make quite a few substitutions: 50/50 all purpose and whole spelt flour, almond milk, honey, coconut oil, added cinnamon and cooked it in a deep cast iron Dutch oven for 20 minutes. I was thrilled that it still turned out puffy and amazing!! I topped it with honey, jam, warm strawberries and canned peaches and it satisfied every brunch craving I’ve ever had. Thank you so much Erin!!
Erin Alderson says
SO wonderful to hear! I really love spelt in this recipe too and I bet it was lovely with the honey and cinnamon!