Make batter at least 1 hour before baking or even a day ahead.
Put eggs, flour, salt, milk and butter in blender. Cover and blend 30
seconds at medium speed, until smooth. Cover batter and let stand up to
4 hours at room temperature or chill overnight. Heat oven to 450� .
Using 1 tablespoon of shortening for each, grease two 9" metal pie pans
or ovenproof iron skillets. Place greased pans in oven for 5 minutes to
heat.
Pour batter into pans and bake 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to
350� and bake 5 to 10 minutes longer, until edges are puffed and golden.
Remove to warm serving plates and cut into wedges. Makes 8 servings.
Good with syrup or any kind of fruit sauce.
Strawberry Sauce: Thaw one 10 ounce package of frozen strawberries. Mix
1/4 cup water and 1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch in a 1-quart saucepan. Stir
in strawberries and 1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon peel. Stir over
moderate heat until it comes to a full boil. |