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Pannukakku (Finnish Oven Pancake)

The Quirky Foodster Team

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10 minutes
Prep
30 minutes
Cook

Ingredients

  • 500 ml (2 cups) Whole milk
  • 150 g (1 1/4 cups) Plain flour
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 40 g (3 tbsp) Butter

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the butter in the baking dish and set inside the oven to melt.
  2. Whisk the flour, sugar and salt together, then gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
  3. Whisk in the eggs until fully combined and lump-free.
  4. Carefully remove the hot dish, swirl the melted butter to coat the base, then pour in the batter.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed, golden brown and set in the centre.
  6. Cool for 5 minutes before slicing into squares.

Introduction: Pannukakku is a thick, custardy oven-baked pancake found on Finnish breakfast and dessert tables alike, baked in a wide dish rather than fried in individual rounds like American pancakes.

Cultural Background: Pannukakku is a thick, custardy oven-baked pancake found on Finnish breakfast and dessert tables alike, baked in a wide dish rather than fried in individual rounds like American pancakes. It became a household staple as ovens became common in home kitchens through the 20th century, prized because one batter feeds a whole family with almost no attention needed while it bakes.

Tips: Do not open the oven door in the first 20 minutes or the pancake may sink. A hot dish and hot butter help it puff up properly.

Variations: Add fresh blueberries to the batter before baking for a fruitier version. Serve savoury with fried bacon strips baked into the batter.

Storage: Refrigerate leftovers covered for up to 2 days.

Reheating: Warm in a 160°C (320°F) oven for 8-10 minutes, or microwave individual portions for 30-40 seconds.

FAQs:

Q: Why did my pancake sink?

A: This usually happens if the oven door was opened too early or the dish and butter were not hot enough before adding the batter.

Q: Is it sweet or savoury?

A: It’s mildly sweet on its own, and traditionally topped with jam or fresh berries and whipped cream.

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