Betty G’s Country Recipes

“I tried the savory Dutch Baby, but honestly I haven’t tried the sweet one yet.  This recipe would be a good alternative to pancakes.”

• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tsps vanilla
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup orange marmalade
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp sugar

Adjust rack to middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees.  Whisk milk, eggs, vanilla and salt in a medium bowl; vigorously whisk in flour until mostly smooth with a few small lumps; let stand a few minutes and whisk again.  (You can use a blender for instantly smooth batter.)

Bring marmalade, cranberries and 1/4 cup water to a simmer over medium heat; continue to simmer to light syrup consistency, just a few minutes.  Cover and keep warm.

Heat butter in a heavy-bottom 10-inch skillet (iron skillet is preferred) until light golden brown.  Pour milk mixture into skillet.  Transfer to the oven and bake until puffed and golden, 15-17 minutes.  Without removing Dutch Baby from oven, sprinkle with sugar and turn oven to broil.  Broil until very puffy and golden brown, a couple of minutes longer. 

Serve immediately from the skillet and drizzle with sauce.

Serves 4-6

“A Dutch Baby is a new discovery for me, but I was surprised how easy and delicious it is.”

• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 cup diced onion (or leeks)
• 1/2 cup small-diced ham (about 3 ounces) or bacon
• 1/2 tsp dried tarragon (I didn’t have any, so I omitted this)
• 1 cup grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Adjust rack to middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees.  Whisk milk, eggs and salt in a medium bowl; vigorously whisk in flour until mostly smooth with a few small lumps; let stand a few minutes and whisk again.  (You can use a blender for instantly smooth batter.)

Prepare onion or leeks.  Remember that leeks have lots of sand and grit in them and need to be washed thoroughly several times after quarterng them lenghthwise.  (That’s why I used onion!)

Heat butter in a 10-inch skillet (cast iron works really well) over medium heat.  Add ham or bacon and onion and cook until onion is soft, 3-4 minutes.  Add tarragon and cook a minute or so longer.  Pour milk mixture into skillet and transfer to the oven and bake until puffed and golden, 15-17 minutes. 

Without removing Dutch Baby from oven, sprinkle with cheese and turn oven to broil.  Broil until very puffy and golden brown, a couple of minutes longer.  Serve immediately from the skillet.

Serves 4-6