Kaiserschmarrn, a traditional Austrian dish

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Kaiserschmarrn, Austrian dish

Kaiserschmarrn was created for Kaiser Franz Joseph and Elisabeth (Sissi) in 1854. He always said “geb mir mal den Schmarrn her” so it was named Kaiserschmarrn thereafter

While strolling through the cobblestone streets of Vienna, Austria, we stopped for lunch at Café Central (est. 1876) for some original Austrian food. The waiter highly recommended this Austrian dish Kaiserschmarrn. When home I was anxious to recreate this dish.

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  • Kaiserschmarrn, Austrian dish
  • Kaiserschmarrn dough preparation, Austrian pancake
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  • Kaiserschmarrn, Austrian dish
  • Kaiserschmarrn, Austrian dish
  • Kaiserschmarrn, Austrian dish

You need an oven safe pan (400 F). There are are several on Amazon to choose from