Kaiserschmarrn (Austrian Pancakes)

Method9 steps · about 22 min

1. 1

   Step 1: If using rum-soaked raisins (30 grams), combine the optional 30 g raisins and 30 ml rum now and let soak while preparing the batter. Alternatively, keep the raisins plain or omit them.

   Uses 30 grams raisins · 30 ml rum for soaking optional raisins

2. 2

   Step 2: If making berry compote, combine its 250 g mixed berries, separate 40 g compote sugar and ½ tsp compote vanilla in a saucepan. Gradually heat on low until the berries break apart and simmer; add a little separate water only if the compote would dry out. Keep ready for serving.

   Uses 250 grams mixed berries (fresh or frozen) · 40 grams sugar · 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract · Water only as needed to prevent optional berry compote drying out

3. 3

   Step 3: Whisk the 4 egg whites with the one pinch salt until stiff. Set aside.

   Uses 4 egg whites · 1 pinch salt

4. 4

   Step 4: Beat 300 g flour, the separate 30 g batter sugar, 4 egg yolks, 300 ml milk and 1 tsp batter vanilla until combined. The one pinch salt is already in the beaten whites.

   Uses 4 egg yolks · 300 milliliters milk · 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract · 300 grams all-purpose flour · 30 grams sugar

5. 5

   Step 5: Gently fold the stiff beaten whites into the yolk batter.

   Uses stiff beaten egg whites · vanilla yolk batter

6. 6

   Step 6: Heat a large cast-iron pan over medium-low heat. Melt the 40 g cooking butter, immediately add the folded batter and cook for about 1 minute.

   Cook first pancake side · 1 minUses fluffy folded pancake batter · 40 grams butter

7. 7

   Step 7: Cut the partly cooked pancake into quarters with a flat spatula and carefully turn the quarters. The top may still be runny. Cook the second side for about 1–2 minutes.

   Cook second pancake side · 2 minUses partly cooked pancake in butter

8. 8

   Step 8: If using rum-soaked raisins, drain and discard the excess soaking rum. Keep the drained raisins, or the plain raisin alternative, for the final cooking stage.

   Uses optional rum-soaked or plain raisins

9. 9

   Step 9: Break the pancake quarters into smaller irregular pieces and cook for about 5 more minutes until golden and fully set throughout. After about 4 minutes, stir in the optional prepared raisins. Serve the cooked pieces with the optional prepared berry compote OR ready applesauce OR ready plum butter, and dust with powdered sugar.

   Cook torn pancake pieces until fully set · 5 minUses turned partly cooked pancake quarters · optional prepared raisins · optional cooked berry compote · powdered sugar (for dusting the finished pancake bites) · Ready applesauce as alternative accompaniment, optional · Ready plum butter as alternative accompaniment, optional