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Pfannkuchen Or German Pancakes Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr

?Pfannkuchen is a German pancake recipe that is similar to a crepe. These pancakes are made with a batter that is thin and light, and they are cooked in a hot skillet until they are golden brown. Serve these pancakes with fresh fruit, syrup, or powdered sugar.

 and stir until smooth:
 4 Beaten egg yolks
 2 tb Cornstarch
 ¼ c Lukewarm milk
 ¼ c Lukewarm water
 ¾ ts Salt
 1 tb Sugar
 rind of one lemon
 until very stiff:
 4 To 5 egg whites
 them into the yolk mixture. Melt in a heavy 10-inch
 2 tb Butter
 the skillet is hot, pour in the pancake batter. Cook
 over a medium heat, partly covered with a lid, for about
 5 Minutes. Or the batter may be cooked until it begins to
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set and then be placed briefly in a preheated 400 degree oven until it is puffed and firm. Cooking time in all is about 7 minutes. It should puff up well, but it may fall, so serve it at once with: Confectioner's sugar and cinnamon or lemon juice; covered with jam or jelly and rolled; or with wine, fruit, or rum sauce.