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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 😂
You can use a smaller pan to get a thicker result. And if you halved the recipe like I do, you definitely want to use a smaller pan, like 8×8.
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!
Thank you! I was wonder what can i prepare for breakfast to my family. Quick and easy job!
Super easy to make and super delicious!!! Excellent recipe! Kids love it!!!
Can you make the batter ahead and cook it in the morning?
Yes, that should be fine.
Can I double this recipe and put in a jelly roll pan, or does it get too fluffy? I’m trying to figure out how to double for my family without dirtying up two pans 🙂 Or, alternatively, can I put a double recipe in one 9×13 dish?
I wouldn’t advise either, because they puff up so much. Sorry!
I found that this tasted like an egg soufflé. There was no getting past the super strong egg taste. My son loved it but my daughter hates them (she hates eggs). I would have put an extra teaspoon or 2 of vanilla in to hide the egg flavor.
Is it possible to use whole wheat flour in this recipe?
Yes, the pancakes will just turn out more dense.
Our family has been making this for years. Definitely a favorite and so easy!
Nice and fluffy. Easy and quick variation on the typical pancake. Is basic German pancake. Suggest adding more vanilla for additional flavor. If you like sweet pancakes you will need to add sugar or other sweetener to the batter. Otherwise you just add toppings as desired to cooked pancake. Suggested toppings: butter, powdered sugar, fresh fruit. This recipe makes enough for 4. I will try a more savory variation next time as suggested by others. Definitely will use this as a base for future meals.
I love this receipe. For variations I add 1/4 cup diced onions and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese……….Yummy
I made minis with this and cooked it in a muffin pan and cooked them for 13 minutes. Delicious.