pfannkuchen
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The chef serves a warm pfannkuchen topped with a dusting of powdered sugar and a side of fruit sauce.
Definition
Noun: 1. A German-style pancake: A type of large, puffy, baked pancake, typically made from an egg-rich batter. It is often served as a dessert, sprinkled with powdered sugar and accompanied by jam, fruit, or a sweet sauce.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- For dessert, the restaurant served a delicious pfannkuchen with fresh berries and whipped cream.
- The key to a perfect pfannkuchen is a very hot oven so the batter puffs up dramatically.
Advanced Usage
- Cultural Context: In Germany, the term can also refer to a filled doughnut (Berliner) in some regions, particularly Berlin. However, in international culinary contexts, especially in English, it most commonly refers to the large, puffy, baked pancake.
- When ordering in a German bakery, be aware that a "Pfannkuchen" might be a jelly doughnut, not a pancake.
Variants and Related Words
- Dutch baby: (noun) A very similar American dish, essentially a type of , baked in a skillet and served with similar toppings.
- Apfelpfannkuchen: (noun) A German apple pancake, often made with slices of apple baked into the batter.
Synonyms
- German pancake: The direct English translation and synonym.
- Baked pancake: A descriptive term highlighting its cooking method.
Related Phrases
- To make a pfannkuchen: The process of preparing this dish.
- She learned how to make a perfect pfannkuchen from her grandmother.
Related Idioms
(This specific culinary term is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)
The chef serves a warm pfannkuchen topped with a dusting of powdered sugar and a side of fruit sauce.
Noun
- puffy mildly sweet lemon-flavored egg mixture sprinkled with confectioners' sugar and served with jam or a wine or fruit sauce