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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The absolute best German Pancakes recipe! Only six simple ingredients and five minutes to prepare, this easy breakfast is a sure family favorite!
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- dash salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 Tablespoons butter
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
As oven preheats, put the butter in an un-greased 9x13-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.
Recipe Video
Have you tried this recipe?!
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*I first shared this recipe in October 2010. Updated October 2018.
Laura Negrete says
The yummiest, easiest recipe ever!!!! My kids love them!
Donna Tompkins says
How do you stop it from sticking to the pan….made 2….first one in metal pan and same temperature as recipe states….hard to get out of pan, bottom crust had to be soaked off……did the 2nd in am glass pan….400 deg F… still stuck to bottom…but was able to get more of the pancakemout to eat….?
Lauren Allen says
Hi Donna, did you allow the butter (real butter) to melt in the bottom of the pan first? That’s what acts as the grease keeping the pancakes from sticking to the bottom.
Beth says
Dont stir the butter in. Just pour the batter on top of the already melted butter in the warm pan
Patricia McCullough says
I am out of milk could I use half and half?
Lauren Allen says
Sure, that would be fine 🙂
Michele Tripple says
They look just like when I was a child.