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                           BASIC PUFF PANCAKE

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breakfast                        Breads

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4       tb           (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
    1/2   c            Milk
    1/2   c            All-purpose flour
    1/4   c            Granulated sugar
  2       lg           Eggs
  1       pn           Ground nutmeg
  2       tb           Confectioner's sugar
                       -(optional)

 1.  Heat oven to 425 degrees.

 2.  Melt butter in 10-in. ovenproff skillet over
 medium heat, tilting pan to coat sides.

 3.  Whisk milk, flour, granulated sugar, eggs, and
 nutmeg in medium bowl. Pour into skillet;  cook 1
 minute.

 4.  Place in oven and bake until puffed and golden,
 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar or
 serve with topping, if desired. Serve immediately.

 VARIATIONS:

 Caramelized Apple

 Toss 2 cups diced pared apples with 1 Tb lemon juice.
 Melt 2 Tb butter in separate 10-in. skillet over
 medium-high heat; add 2 Tb sugar and the apples.
 Cook, stirring frequently, until aples are lightly
 caramelized, 5-7 minutes.  Add 1/4 cup raisins, 1 Tb
 applejack, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; cook 1 minute.
 Stir apples into batter before pouring into skillet.

 Pineapple-Kirsch

 Marinate 1 cup diced fresh or drained canned
 unsweetened pineapple in 1/4 cup kirsch 20 minutes.
 Drain; add to skillet. Pour in batter. Substitute
 brown sugar for confectioner's.

 TOPPINGS:

 Rum-Glazed Banana

 Cut 2 firm ripe bananas diagonally into 1-in. slices;
 toss with 2 Tb lemon juice.  Melt 2 Tb butter in
 separate 10-in skillet over medium heat. Add bananas;
 saute 30 seconds.  Add 3 Tb dark rum, carefully
 ignite, and cook 1 minute.  Spoon warm topping over
 baked Basic Pancake. Substitute brown sugar for
 confectioner's.

 Cranberry-Orange

 Heat 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, 1/2 cup
 brown sugar, 3 Tb orange juice, 1 tsp grated orange
 zest, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon in heavy medium
 saucepan over medium heat to boiling. Cook, stirring
 frequently, until thickened, 4-5 minutes.  Remove from
 heat; stir in 1 1/2 tsp orange-flavored liqueur and 1
 small pared orange cut into small wedges. Refrigerate
 30 minutes; serve with bake Basic Pancake.



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