Forged-Iron Sourdough Pancakes Recipe

Preheat the oven to 450, with a cast-iron skillet contained in the oven. (You need to use a 4-inch pan for particular person pancakes or an 8-inch pan for a bigger pancake, which will be lower to share.) When the pan is scorching, take away it, and swirl in 1 tablespoon butter till melted, then add a skinny layer of fruit, to be able to nonetheless see some elements of the underside of the pan. If utilizing agency fruits like apples or pears, place the pan on medium warmth on the stovetop, and let the fruit sizzle for a minute or two till it has softened on its edges, then add batter. If utilizing softer fruits or berries, add the batter immediately. Add sufficient batter to completely cowl the fruit and make a considerable pancake a couple of half-inch in thickness.