Description
This Yuzu Orange Dutch Baby is a light and fluffy oven-baked pancake featuring the bright citrus flavor of yuzu for a unique twist. Made with simple ingredients like eggs, milk, and flour, it puffs up beautifully in a hot cast-iron skillet for an impressive breakfast or brunch dish. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and optional fresh fruit, it’s quick to prepare and delightfully tangy.
Ingredients
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Batter Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 yuzu orange
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Toppings
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Fresh fruit, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it is hot enough for the Dutch baby to puff up properly.
- Heat the Baking Dish: Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or oven-safe baking dish in the oven to heat while you prepare the batter.
- Whisk the Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the 3 large eggs vigorously until they become frothy, which will help give the Dutch baby its fluffy texture.
- Add Milk: Gradually pour in 1 cup of whole milk to the eggs while continuing to whisk, ensuring thorough blending of the wet ingredients.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to avoid lumps.
- Combine Mixtures: Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients while whisking continuously until smooth. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and the zest of 1 yuzu orange to infuse the batter with bright citrus flavor.
- Add Butter to Pan: Carefully remove the heated skillet from the oven. Immediately add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter to the skillet and swirl it around to melt and coat the bottom evenly.
- Pour Batter: Quickly pour the prepared batter into the hot skillet with the melted butter to start the rising process.
- Bake: Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center has puffed up dramatically.
- Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and let the Dutch baby cool for a couple of minutes; it will gently deflate as it cools.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: Sprinkle the top with powdered sugar for sweetness and serve with fresh fruit if desired.
Notes
- Use a well-heated cast-iron skillet to achieve the best puff and texture.
- Do not open the oven door during baking to prevent the Dutch baby from deflating prematurely.
- Fresh yuzu zest is preferred, but if unavailable, substitute with lemon zest for a similar citrus note.
- Serve immediately for the lightest texture; it tends to deflate as it cools.
- You can experiment with toppings like syrup, honey, or whipped cream according to taste.
