Puff Pancake with Strawberries From Vic's Recipes Serves 4 4 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup all-purpose (unbleached) flour Dash nutmeg 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup thinly sliced filberts (hazelnuts) about 2 oz. or use walnuts, crushed Juice of half a lemon A tablespoon of confectioners sugar 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced and sugared (Victoria, I never use a pint -- always a quart box) Whipped cream/if serving dish as a dessert Sour cream/if serving dish for a brunch with sausage, etc. Beat eggs lightly in mixing bowl. Add milk, flour, and nutmeg, and beat by hand until blended. Batter may be a little lumpy. Melt butter in a 10- to 12-inch skillet with heat-proof handle over medium heat until butter begins to foam. Stir in filberts. Pour batter into hot skillet over filberts. Bake in a 425 degree oven (pre-heated) 15 to 20 minutes, or until pancake is puffed and golden brown. Sprinkle with lemon juice and return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with confectioners sugar. SERVE AT ONCE by cutting into wedges and topping with strawberries and whipped cream for dessert or sour cream for brunch. |