Brown Butter Dutch Baby

A fluffy, oversized pancake made with brown butter, baked until golden and puffy in a cast-iron skillet. This classic Dutch baby is served with a drizzle of brown butter and a sprinkle of sugar for the perfect breakfast or brunch dish.

4 servings
27 min

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 whole large eggs
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • divided

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Melt butter in a medium cast-iron or ovenproof skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until butter foams, then browns (do not burn), about 5 minutes. Swirl butter in skillet to coat sides of pan, then transfer half to a small bowl; set aside.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Blend eggs, flour, milk, salt, and 1/4 cup sugar in a blender until pale and foamy, about 1 minute. Pour batter into hot skillet, then transfer to oven and bake until puffed and lightly browned, 15-20 minutes.

    20 min

  3. 3.

    Drizzle with reserved brown butter and sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbsp. sugar. Cut into wedges and serve.

    2 min