Cherry Pancakes

1 cup pitted sour cherries
1/2 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
pinch of salt
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoon unsalted butter
confectioners sugar
sour cream

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Sift flour, sugar, and salt into a mixing bowl. Add eggs and whisk until smooth. Add milk and vanilla, using the whisk to blend well. Stir in cherries and brandy. Place butter in heavy 12-inch straight-sided oven proof skillet or a 9- x 13-inch straight metal baking pan.

Place pan in preheated oven until butter is sizzling but not brown, about 3 minutes. Pour in batter, distributing cherries evenly. Bake until pudding is puffed and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar. Serve hot with a spoonful of sour cream or plain yogurt.