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
Recipe Video
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- dash salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 Tablespoons butter
Instructions
- 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.
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Have you tried this recipe?!
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*I first shared this recipe in October 2010. Updated October 2018.
Kim Gallagher says
Love this but I need help with cooking at high altitude. I have since moved and now live at 3,600 feet and it comes out flat! Help!
Lauren Allen says
That’s strange. I grew up making this at high altitute (we lived at 7,000 ft) and it always worked fine. Try adding an extra spoonful of flour and be sure you’re baking it long enough. Also, a metal pan would help.
Brenda says
Have you used any other flavor besides vanilla
Lauren Allen says
I haven’t. Please share if you do! Enjoy.
Jj says
Sometimes I leave the vanilla out and add bacon bits and cheese at the very end. My daughter prefers this savory version most of the time, so i often make two batches at a time to satisfy everyone.😉
Sandy meszaros says
I plan on making tomorrow for breakfast can’t wait look delicious
Julie Futral says
So yummy! I made this for my husband for his birthday and he loved it!!! Thanks for the recipe ❤️
Lauren Allen says
So glad he loved them!
Magpie says
So simple, so delicious! I make a fruit compote based on what I have on hand (everything from blueberry to apple to orange) always a hit for a lazy day breakfast 🙂
Jeannette says
I made this with choices of fruits, syrup, etc., for our weekly sibling brunch. It was more than a hit! Over! The! Top!
Quick, easy and impressive!
Kat says
Made this for my daughter’s End of Summer breakfast. So easy to make. She loves it!
Samantha Walters says
I just made this recipe and love it! I didn’t have enough milk – had less than 3/4 of a cup, and used water to make the rest of the cup. I also added cinnamon. You can’t have an easier breakfast if you tried! Fresh fruit and breakfast meat would take this to the next level. I added powdered sugar and pancake syrup. Oh…my butter burned in the pan. I poured it out and washed the pan, poured the batter in, and it didn’t stick, at all. Thanks for the recipe.
Michelle says
Loved it! Will probably coat the whole pan w butter. Mine stuck in places but it was so delicious!!!!