Michael Natkin writes and photographs the gorgeous vegeterian food blog Herbivoracious, and he is about to release his first (self-titled) cookbook. In preparation for its release, he is doing some video recipes, and since it's Breakfast Week, I wanted to share this one for Dutch baby! Read on for more about this recipe, and about Michael.
Dutch babies are a puffy, eggy pancake that is baked in the oven, and often served with fruit, like the apples here. They are wonderfully delicious and dramatic, and they're easy, too. But the first time making one can be a little confusing (put the pan in the oven, take it out, make the batter, etc.) — a video is helpful for understanding the process.
So take a look at Michael's video, and visit his site, too, for more on this recipe and his new book.
• Read more: Herbivoracious • Pre-order Michael's book: Herbivoracious: A Flavor Revolution with 150 Vibrant and Original Vegetarian Recipes at Amazon (May 2012)
More about Dutch babies:
• Recipe: Big Pancake
• Breakfast Recipe: Roasted Cherry Dutch Baby with Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Sauce
• Weekend Breakfast Recipe: The Apple Pancake
More from Michael on The Kitchn:
• Guest Post: Spicy Chickpea Stew from Herbivoracious
• Best Food Photography Tips From 3 Pro Photographers
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dutch baby = the new keystone of my go-to brunch menu. we even have a giant 18 inch skillet i want to try making one in!
this video really does help explain the process, which can be a little intimidating the first time, if you have never made popovers or yorkshire pudding before.
hmmm.... does it have to be this complicated? the version i do is just a whisk and a bowl for the batter and one pan to saute the apples and put the batter on top - then it goes in the oven once. no blender or multiple pans. but wow that one looks good - must be the stick of butter.