Kaiserschmarrn

Directions

1. 1
   Whisk the flour egg yolks, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and milk together in a bowl with a clean whisk until smooth.
2. 2
   Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
3. 3
   Fold into the batter.
4. 4
   Melt 1 1/2 tsp of the butter in an 8in (20cm) nonstick frying pan over medium heat.
5. 5
   Pour in one-fourth of the batter and sprinkle with 1 tbsp raisins.
6. 6
   Cook 1 minute, until the underside is browned.
7. 7
   Turn the pancake and brown the other side.
8. 8
   Transfer to a plate.
9. 9
   Repeat with the remaining butter, batter, and raisins.
10. 10
    Tear the pancakes into pieces using 2 forks.
11. 11
    Return the pancake pieces to the frying pan (or a larger one, if you have it) and sprinkle with the remaining 4 tsp sugar.
12. 12
    Cook over medium heat about 1 minute, until piping hot.
13. 13
    Sift confectioner's sugar on top and serve immediately, with the plum preserves on the side.