Grandma's Skillet Crusty Recipe Is Buttery & Delicious (4 Ingredients, 30 Minutes, No Sugar) by Donna John

When I see an interesting recipe that intrigues me, it's going to happen. This skillet crusty recipe is not only interesting and intriguing, but fun to make, fun to watch bake and delicious. With only four ingredients (five if you add the optional vanilla extract), it has minimal prep and makes a tasty snack, breakfast, brunch or even dessert. 

This vintage skillet crusty is like a cross between a German Dutch baby, pancake and crepe. The sides and bottom are firmer than the soft, almost-layered buttery center. You probably don't even need to go to the grocery store for the ingredients. All you need is butter, flour (all-purpose or gluten-free), milk and eggs.

The original recipe did not call for vanilla extract, but I thought it would add even more flavor to this recipe. You could use other extracts like almond, banana, lemon, orange, brandy, rum or coconut. Check the baking aisle and amazon link below for different extract options.

There's no added sugar in this baked crepe pancake! That makes the toppings important to add a little sweetness. You can dust it with powdered sugar, then cut it into pieces and let everyone add their own toppings. Honey, maple syrup. fruit preserves and fresh fruit would be great choices when serving it for breakfast or brunch. For dessert, add some fresh fruit and whipped cream. It would be delicious sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar, too! If you're on a low-sugar diet, use no-sugar fruit preserves or sugar-free syrup, and skip the powdered sugar.

This skillet crusty recipe is a keeper. I will make this again and experiment with different toppings. This time I dusted the entire thing with powdered sugar and added apricot preserves to my wedge. Delish. Tomorrow I'm thinking honey and fresh blueberries.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 to 35 minutes
Total Time: 35 to 40 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
• 1 cup milk 
• 4 eggs

Optional Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• powdered sugar

Here's how to make it: 

1. Turn the oven on to 350 degrees F. Put the butter into a 10- or 12-inch ovenproof skillet and put it into the oven to melt while you mix up the batter. (I used my 10-inch nonstick GreenPan for this recipe. Make sure you use an ovenproof pan!)
   
2. Put the flour, milk, eggs and vanilla into a mixing bowl
   
3. Whisk until smooth.
   
4. Pour the batter over the butter in the skillet.
   
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes or until puffed up and golden.
   
6. Remove from the oven. (The crusty will puff up quite a lot in the oven. It does deflate some as it cools.)
   
7. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Slide the crusty out of the skillet before cutting it into pieces. (Be sure to remove the crusty from your pan before cutting so you don't damage the pan's surface.)
   
8. Serve with desired toppings. To reheat the crusty, put it into a hot skillet over low heat until it warms up. Microwaving could make it soggy. (This is also a great way to reheat leftover pizza.)
   

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