Finnish Oven Pancake (Pannukakku)

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 3 cups Milk
• 1 cup Applesauce
• 0.5 cup Sugar
• 0.25 cup Melted butter
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 0.5 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. 1Preparation: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Take a small portion of the 0.25 cup melted butter and use it to lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish, ensuring all surfaces are coated.
2. 2Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the 1.5 cups All-purpose flour, 0.5 cup Sugar, and 0.5 tsp Salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together until they are well combined.
3. 3Add Wet Ingredients: To the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl, add the 3 cups Milk, 1 cup Applesauce, the remaining 0.25 cup melted butter, and 1 tsp Vanilla extract.
4. 4Mix Batter: Whisk all the ingredients together vigorously until the batter is completely smooth and no lumps of flour remain.
5. 5Pour and Bake: Carefully pour the smooth batter into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish. Place the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
6. 6Check for Doneness: The pancake is done when it is puffed up significantly and its surface is a deep golden brown color.
7. 7Cool and Serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the Finnish Oven Pancake cool in the dish for at least 10 minutes. This cooling time allows the pancake to set properly before you slice it into portions and serve it with fresh berries or fruit preserves.

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