Kaiserschmarrn

Step 1

Soak the raisins in rum for 15 minutes in a separate bowl.

Step 2

Set the oven to preheat at 180°C/350°F. Melt the butter in an ovenproof dish.

Step 3

To make the dough mix the egg yolks, milk, flour, grated lemon rind, and vanilla sugar until smooth. Then, beat the egg whites with sugar and salt until firm peaks appear, and fold them into the dough mixture.

Step 4

Pour the batter into the dish and sprinkle it with soaked raisins after 1-2 minutes, leaving the underside to cook until light brown. Turn the mixture over and bake for another 6-8 minutes in the oven until golden brown.

Step 5

Cut the schmarren into smaller pieces, and sprinkle with butter shavings and crystal sugar.

Step 6

Place under the broiler to caramelize under high top heat.

Step 7

When done, place the dish on preheated plates and dust with cinnamon and icing sugar. It’s best served with fruit compotes and sauces, notably apple and cranberry ones, and also baked plums.