German Pancake for Two

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2017

What’s the secret to achieving a tender, custardy base and a crispy, puffy rim? Ignoring one of the cardinal principles of baking.

SERVES 2

TIME 45 minutes

German Pancake for Two

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Our German Pancake achieves its dramatic appearance and contrasting textures thanks to a few test kitchen tricks. First, we mixed up a simple batter containing just the right amounts of eggs, flour, and milk to produce a pancake with crispy...

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