Vanilla Dutch Baby

Recipe View Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place butter in a 9-inch oven-safe skillet, preferably cast iron, and put the skillet in the oven to melt the butter while the oven preheats. (5 minutes)

Recipe View While the oven preheats, in a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Add flour, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the egg mixture. Whisk vigorously until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. A few small lumps are okay, but avoid overmixing. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. The butter should be melted and sizzling. Swirl the melted butter to coat the bottom and sides of the skillet evenly. (1 minute)

Recipe View Pour the batter into the hot skillet. Return the skillet to the oven. (1 minute)

Recipe View Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the Dutch Baby is puffed up dramatically, golden brown around the edges, and lightly golden in the center. Avoid opening the oven door during baking to maintain the puff. (25 minutes)

Recipe View Remove from oven and dust generously with confectioners' sugar. (1 minute)

Recipe View Slice into 6-8 wedges and serve immediately. The Dutch Baby will begin to deflate shortly after removing it from the oven, which is part of its charm.