Giant Pancake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 425°.
2. 2
   In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs lightly with a rotary beater, then beat in the flour, milk and nutmeg.
3. 3
   Melt the butter over moderate heat in a heavy skillet with a heat-proof handle.
4. 4
   When the butter is hot, immediately pour in all the batter.
5. 5
   Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
6. 6
   Sift the sugar over the pancake and return to the oven for 1 or 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from the oven and sprinkle it with the lemon juice.
8. 8
   Cut into wedges and serve with fruit syrup, preserves, honey or maple syrup.
9. 9
   The pancake will puff while baking, but when taken from the oven it will fall (resembling a crepe).
10. 10
    Preparation time:
11. 11
    5 minutes; cooking time: 15 minutes.
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    Serves 4.