Pfannkuchen – Traditional German Style

Preparation

1. 01

   Step 01

   Place the sifted flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre.

2. 02

   Step 02

   Crack the eggs into the centre of the well and add a small amount of milk, whisking with a balloon whisk.

3. 03

   Step 03

   Gradually add the remaining milk, whisking until you have a smooth, pourable batter. The batter should be slightly thicker than a thin crêpe batter.

4. 04

   Step 04

   Cover the batter with cling film and leave to rest for 15 minutes.

5. 05

   medium heat

   Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add a little butter, let it melt, and spread it over the entire surface of the pan.

6. 06

   medium heat

   Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan and tilt it to spread the batter evenly across the base. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the edges are dry and the underside is golden.

7. 07

   medium heat

   Carefully flip with a spatula and cook the other side for about 1 minute more.

8. 08

   medium heat

   Repeat steps 5-6 with the remaining batter, adding butter each time. You should end up with approximately 8-10 Pfannkuchen in total.

9. 09

   Step 09

   Transfer the Pfannkuchen to a plate while still warm, dust with icing sugar, and serve immediately.