Finnish Pancakes

(by Brana Dane)

4 T. butter, cut into 3 or 4 pieces

4 large eggs

1 c. all-purpose flour

1 c. whole milk

pinch of salt

up to 4 T. sugar, optional

splash of vanilla extract or maple syrup

Preheat oven to 400 F.

When the oven temperature reaches about 300 F., place an 8- or 9-inch cake pan or 10-inch pie plate in the oven with the butter in it.

The butter should melt, but not brown, while the oven finishes heating.

Place the eggs, flour, milk, salt, optional sugar, and vanilla or maple syrup in a blender.

Blend on high, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary, until the mixture is smooth and even.