German Pancakes was one of my favorite breakfasts growing up, and I’ve loved watching it become one of my kids’ favorite breakfasts now. They love how the german pancakes puff up in the pan while they cook in the oven.
Top them with powdered sugar and syrup and they’re to die for! If these are new to you (as they were to my husband, Jeff), make them! Make them NOW! You wont regret it.
German pancakes, often called Dutch Baby pancakes are baked pancakes made from eggs, milk, flour and vanilla. The pancakes are baked in a metal or cast iron pan, puff up in the oven and then fall as they cool.
4. Serve warm, sprinkle generously with powdered sugar and syrup. I’ve found that the pancakes puff up more when baked in a metal pan, but a glass pan also works.We love to serve German pancakes with
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German Pancakes
The absolute best German Pancakes recipe! Only six simple ingredients and five minutes to prepare, this easy breakfast is a sure family favorite!
Prep: 5min
Total: 30min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 300 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 231 mg, Sodium 197 mg, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- dash salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 Tablespoons butter
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- As oven preheats, put the butter in an un-greased 9×13-in. baking dish and place in oven, just until melted.
- Place the eggs, milk, flour, salt and vanilla in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour batter into baking dish, over melted butter.
- Bake, for 22-27 minutes or until edges are golden brown and puffy.
- To serve, sprinkle generously with powdered sugar and syrup.
German Pancakes Recipe
German Pancakes are a lighter and fluffier version of their American counterpart. Mix the batter in a blender for easy prep and cleanup!
Prep: 10min
Total: 30min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 274 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 168 mg, Sodium 309 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons butter (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup flour
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- syrup and powdered sugar, or fruit, for serving
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place butter in a 9×13 inch pan and place in oven to melt while the oven is preheating.
- In a blender, combine milk, flour, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Pulse until smooth.
- Once butter is melted, pour batter directly into the center of the pan on top of the butter.
- Carefully transfer pan back to the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffy and edges are golden brown.
- Cut into sections and top with syrup and powdered sugar (or other toppings like fruit, whipped cream, or cinnamon-sugar) and serve.
German Pancake Recipe
German Pancakes – a breakfast family favorite recipe we love to make! They’re EASY and light and fluffy too!!
Prep: 5min
Total: 25min
Serving Size: 1 g
Nutrition Facts: calories 185 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 205 mg, Fiber 0.4 g, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 g, Trans Fat 0.3 g, unSaturated Fat 4 g
Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instruction:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Melt butter in a 9-x-13-inch baking dish in the warm oven.
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs together. Whisk in flour until clumps are gone.
- Add milk and salt and whisk until combined (this can also be mixed in the blender to avoid clumps).
- Pour batter into the pan of melted butter. Bake for 16–20 minutes. The sides will be overflowing and fluffy but will come down a bit once the pan is removed from the oven.
- Serve immediately with your toppings of choice.
Our Favorite Easy German Pancake Recipe
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