Finnish Oven Pancake (Pannukakku)
A quick Finnish oven-baked pancake, pannukakku offers a delightful custardy center and satisfyingly crispy, golden edges.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 450 F.
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Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla sugar until creamy, then stir in lemon zest.
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Sift flour, salt, and baking powder into a separate bowl, then combine with the egg mixture and let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
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Once batter rests, melt butter in an oven-proof pan within the preheated oven, ensuring it doesn't brown.
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Remove the pan, then brush the melted butter to coat the pan's surface and sides.
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Pour batter into the hot, buttered pan and return it to the oven.
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Bake for 15 minutes until puffed and golden.