Puffed Apple Pancake

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk (preferably whole milk)
• 4 eggs
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2/3 cup baking flour (preferably non-bleached)
• 3 apples, peeled and sliced thin (preferably Golden Delicious)
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees Farenheit (or 420 for hotter ovens).

2. 2

   Whisk the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Add the flour to the mixture and continue to whisk smooth.

4. 4

   Melt the butter in the microwave or oven and pour it into a 9x13-inch glass dish (it should be a couple of inches deep).

5. 5

   Place (and layer) the apple slices over the butter and bake in oven for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Pour the batter over the apples and butter and sprinkle the brown sugar on top.

7. 7

   Bake for about 20 minutes or until it is puffy and spots on top are browning.

8. 8

   Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving. (it should be served hot: not piping hot, but warm).

9. 9

   Optional: Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving, or allow diners to sprinkle it on themselves at the table.