Whisk eggs until blended. Sift flour with salt as you are measuring. Add flour to eggs in 4 additions, beating after each until just smooth. Add milk in 2 additions, beating slightly after each. Lightly beat in 2 tablespoons melted butter. Butter 9 or 10 inch heavy skillet with 2 tablespoons softened butter. Pour in batter.
Bake at 450 degrees F for 20 minutes. Slip onto heated platter and serve immediately.
Serve with melted butter, squeeze of lemon, and dusting of powdered sugar. Or cooked apples and cinnamon. Or:
Almond Filling
After 15 minutes of baking, quickly sprinkle on filling. Return to oven for last 5 minutes.
Swiss Honey Butter
Cream butter and honey. Slowly add cream, beating constantly until fluffy. Add vanilla. Spoon over pancake.