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Sunday, 13 September 2009

Kaiserschmarren

2 egg-whites
2 yolks
30 grs fine caster sugar
200 ml milk
150 grs flour
salt


Serves four, or one in the mountains.


Beat egg-whites to form stiff, firm peaks. In a separate bowl, mix yolks and eggs, then add milk, flour and a liberal amount of salt. Fold in the egg-whites.The batter should be fluffy and runny. Melt butter in a pan and pour in the batter. Fry until browned and turn over, when both sides are browned, rip into pieces. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and continue frying until caramelized.

Serve dusted with icing sugar and compote: plum and elderberry, apple or pear.

Raisins can be added to the dough or sprinkled on the Schmarren when serving.