French Pancake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450°.
2. 2
   Place heavy 10-inch or 12-inch skillet (cast-iron is best) in oven and heat until very hot.
3. 3
   In small mixing bowl put 2 large or 3 medium eggs and whisk until lemon colored.
4. 4
   Add 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup flour.
5. 5
   Whisk until blended. Cube (1/2-inch) 5 tablespoons very cold sweet butter.
6. 6
   Remove skillet; add butter to hot skillet.
7. 7
   Wait 5 to 6 seconds, until butter melts (can be slightly lumpy).
8. 8
   Quickly add batter to skillet and put back in oven.
9. 9
   Leave 15 minutes.
10. 10
    When crisp, remove from oven and sprinkle with 2 to 3 tablespoons powdered sugar; put back in oven until sugar glazes slightly (about 2 minutes).
11. 11
    Remove from oven; squeeze juice of 1 lemon over pancake. Slice and serve with fresh berries, honey or just plain.
12. 12
    (Don't panic when pancake sides rise above the skillet 3 to 4 inches.)