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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. 🙂
What are German Pancakes?
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.
How to make German Pancakes:
- Add 5 tablespoons of butter to a 9×13 inch baking and place it in your preheating oven to melt.
- Meanwhile, add the eggs, milk, flour, salt and vanilla to a blender; cover and blend until smooth. Pour batter into the baking dish, over the melted butter.
3. Bake until the edges are golden brown and puffy, about 22-27 minutes.
4. Serve warm, sprinkle generously with powdered sugar and syrup.
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German Pancakes
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk, (240 ml)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, (120 g)
- dash salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, (5 ml)
- 5 Tablespoons butter, (70 g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- As oven preheats, put the butter in an un-greased 9x13-in. metal 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.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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*I first shared this recipe in October 2010. Updated October 2018.
These were SOOOO delicious. But can someone tell me why they turned out paper thin in the center? They don’t look like the picture and the sides rose VERY high but the center thin as a sheet of paper! Still tasted sooo delicious though so I’m not complaining too much 😂
These pancakes are out of this world delicious!!! 😋 It’s now become somewhat of a tradition that we make them every Saturday. And soooo easy.
Oh my goodness!!! I have never had or made German pancakes. I had never even heard of them, but I’m so glad I did. These were absolutely delicious. My family of 3 ate the whole pan of them. They turned out beautiful. Your recipe was so easy and clear. Thank you so much!!
My Husband And I Love Pancakes And Your German Pancakes Recipe Is Absolutely Delicious! Plus, Super Simple! We Have Made This Dozens Of Times!! Just Live It!! Thank You So Much!
I have no idea what I’m doing wrong. Any help will be great. I made these twice, in case the first time I did something wrong. Both time the mixture rose so much in the middle the mixture cracked open and then burnt the underside. I used the correct sized pan and measured everything correctly. Both times it did the exact same thing. Please help!
The cracking and burning sounds like your oven’s running too hot. Try lowering the temp to 400°F instead of 425°F. Also, make sure your oven rack is in the middle position, not too close to the top or bottom heating element. The puffing and falling is totally normal, that’s what German pancakes do! But if it’s cracking and burning underneath, your pan is getting too hot too fast.
Was given a church cookbook from a German lady. Heavy on the German recipes. In the book is this recipe but they call it Flaffle. They serve it with fresh lemon juice and powered sugar. Fresh berries of you choice if you want. Have been making it for last 25 years. Favorite of everyone’s.
This is an excellent recipe that is SO GOOD!!! I’ve made it several times but realized I did not ever leave a review. I make it as written or sometimes I will add 1/2 c maple sugar to the batter. I always use gluten free cup for cup flour. Turns out perfect every time! My family loves it and is a staple recipe in my house.
This is one of the best and most original German pancake recipes. It is just like my Nana’s and Omas. I did place sliced apples and brown sugar in a cast iron pot to caramelize first for 10 minutes than added everything.
Can I use my heavy glass 9 x 13?
Yes you can!
Going to give this another try as I felt the taste was too eggy in the middle and also felt the recipe could use some sugar.
Wow, made this Christmas morning as a ‘surprise’ for the family. So so so incredibly good and easy!
Better than traditional pancakes because all the ‘pieces’ are ready at once. No one is left cooking while others gobble.
Also more protein per serving.
Did I mention DELICIOSO ?!?
Can I use glass instead of metal??
Yes you can!
This recipe is incredibly easy to make, and my husband absolutely loved them. Looked beautiful too!