Title: Pfannkuchen or German Pancakes
Categories: German
Yield: 2 Servings

1		Pancake - 2 servings
		Combine and stir until smooth:
4		Beaten egg yolks
2	tb	Cornstarch
1/4	c	Lukewarm milk
1/4	c	Lukewarm water
3/4	ts	Salt
1	tb	Sugar
		Grated rind of one lemon
		Beat until very stiff:
4		To 5 egg whites
		Fold them into the yolk mixture. Melt in a heavy 10-inch
		Skillet:
2	tb	Butter
		When the skillet is hot, pour in the pancake batter. Cook
		It over a medium heat, partly covered with a lid, for about
5		Minutes. Or the batter may be cooked until it begins to

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.

From the Joy of Cooking

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