David Eyres Pancake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2. 2
   In a mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs.
3. 3
   Add the flour, milk and nutmeg and lightly beat until blended but still slightly lumpy.
4. 4
   Melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet with a heatproof handle over medium-high heat.
5. 5
   When very hot but not brown, pour in the batter.
6. 6
   Bake in the oven until the pancake is billowing on the edges and golden brown, about 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Working quickly, remove the pan from the oven and, using a fine-meshed sieve, sprinkle with the sugar.
8. 8
   Return to the oven for 1 to 2 minutes more.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve with jam, pear butter or marmalade.