German Strawberry Pfannkuchen Pancakes Recipe 415

GERMAN STRAWBERRY "PFANNKUCHEN" (PANCAKES) RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Heat a skillet (I prefer a non-stick)to medium heat. Melt about 1/2 pat of butter until melted Add about 1/2 cup of batter in the middle of the skillet. Lift the skillet and swirl the batter until it coast the entire bottom. Cook until golden brown; flip over (or use a spatula) Keep warm in the oven, while finishing the rest. Add 1to 2 tablespoons of desired filling-- apple sauce, preserves or lemon curd. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

BOBBY FLAY'S GERMAN PANCAKE (PFANNKUCHEN)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Whisk together the eggs, sugar and salt until smooth.
• Whisk in the milk, heavy cream and vanilla extract.
• Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
• Heat butter in a 9-inch nonstick pan or a cast iron pan, until melted.
• Stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon and cook until the sugar has completely melted.
• Add the apples and cook until slightly soft, about 8 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest.
• Pour the batter over the apples and place the pan in the oven.
• Bake until the edges are brown and puffy, about 16-18 minutes.
• Carefully invert the pancake onto a serving platter.
• Dust with confectioners' sugar and drizzle with some of the caramel sauce.
• Caramel Sauce:.
• Place sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat (do not stir), swirling the pot occasionally to even out the color, until amber in color, 10 to 12 minutes.
• While the caramel is cooking, place the heavy cream and cinnamon stick in a small pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
• Remove from heat and keep warm.
• When the caramel has reached the desired color, remove the cinnamon stick from the heavy cream and slowly begin adding the warm cream to the caramel and whisk until smooth.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the brandy.