Have This Baby for Brunch

One of my favorite brunch recipes is for old-fashioned Dutch Baby. Topped with a mixture of summer berries--blackberries, blueberries and raspberries--and garnished with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream, this puffed pancake will delight any guest.

When pulled from the oven, it looks impressive. But it’s easy to make. Just be sure to use a heated cast-iron skillet and to serve immediately--it will deflate as it stands.

Breakfast sausages are the perfect accompaniment. Mix up some cooling summer drinks or serve orange juice on the rocks, and have the hot coffee ready.

Napkin from Pier 1 Imports.

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Dutch Baby With Assorted Berries

Active Work Time: 15 minutes * Total Preparation Time: 30 minutes

1 cup milk

6 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup flour

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup unsalted butter

12 sausage links

1 cup whipping cream

1/4 cup powdered sugar, divided

3 cups assorted berries, such as blackberries, blueberries, raspberries

Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Place a well-seasoned heavy cast-iron skillet in the oven to heat.

Beat the milk, eggs and vanilla in a mixing bowl until thoroughly mixed. Add the flour, granulated sugar and the salt slowly and continue to beat until light and smooth.

Add the butter to the skillet and return it to the oven briefly, just until the butter has melted. Remove the skillet and quickly swirl the butter to coat the bottom and sides. Pour in the batter. Return the skillet to the oven and bake until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Do not open the oven while the Dutch Baby is baking, as it may deflate.

Meanwhile, cook the sausages over dium heat until nicely browned and cooked through, 15 minutes.

Whip the cream in a small bowl and fold in 1 tablespoon of the powdered sugar. Set aside.

When the Dutch Baby is done, remove from the oven and fill the center cavity with the berries. Dust with the remaining powdered sugar, cut into wedges, and serve immediately. Pass the whipped cream as a garnish. Serve the sausages on the side.

6 servings. Each serving: 478 calories; 428 mg sodium; 282 mg cholesterol; 30 grams fat; 15 grams saturated fat; 39 grams carbohydrates; 14 grams protein; 2.52 grams fiber.

MENU

Dutch Baby With

Assorted Berries

Breakfast Sausages

Orange Juice, Coffee

SHOPPING LIST

Assorted berries

Whipping cream

Sausage links

STAPLES

Butter

Eggs

Flour

Milk

Granulated sugar

Powdered sugar

Vanilla extract

GAME PLAN

30 minutes before: Heat the oven and skillet. Mix batter.

25 minutes before: Melt butter in skillet. Place Dutch Baby in oven.

20 minutes before: Cook sausages. Whip cream.

Just before serving: Fill Dutch Baby with berries and dust with powdered sugar.