This dessert is simple, yet the Kaiser of Austria Joseph enjoyed it very much. 
The first time it was served the waiter dropped the plate causing the beautiful one piece pancake to fall into several pieces and become a “schmarren” or mess. The dessert was still served and the Kaiser loved it so it was named Kaiserschmarren or the Emperor’s Mess.
Chef’s tip: It is even better with a bottle of Apricot Schnapps !
INGREDIENTS:
- 125 ml milk
- 250 g flour
- 10 ml salt
- 4 egg yolks
- 4 egg whites
- 30 g sugar
- 50 g raisins
TO PREPARE:
Mix together the milk, flour, egg yolks and salt just until combined.
In separate bowl, whip egg whites and sugar to stiff peak stage.
Fold egg whites into batter and fold in raisins.
In a large frying pan melt 30 ml of butter over moderate heat.
Pour all of the batter into the frying pan.
Allow to brown, flipping, to brown both sides.
Plate cut into several pieces and dust with icing sugar.
–from Chef Mark Dieser
Lethbridge College
