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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Recipe
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
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*I first shared this recipe in October 2010. Updated October 2018.
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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!
Basically just like Yorkshire pudding with butter instead of oil or beef fay. Traditionally served as a side to roast beef and gravy in Britain.
Can you use almond milk? If so, how much? Thanks!
That should work fine as a substitute for the milk (1 cup)
This is a great recipe and so easy to make. Instead of powdered sugar I sprinkled cinnamon sugar on it half way through the cooking process. I also substituted almond extract instead of vanilla, and the presentation is impressive when you take it out of the oven, but it drops fast so make sure your guests are seated when you take it out. So try it and you won’t be disappointed. YUM
OMG I just made this! It’s like heaven on a plate! I just cut the recipe in half tho and made it in a 8×8 pan. Baked it for the same amount of time! I did use the teaspoon of vanilla. When it was done I spinkeled powder sugar, cinnamon and a little drizzle of syrup! This is definitely a kerpper!!!!
Hi Lilly, I’m thrilled that you liked it so much! Thanks for coming back to comment!
I am enjoying this site and am going explore! Can’t wait to try these German pancakes! Yum!
May be a silly question but I’ve reread the blog and all of the comments and I don’t see where you say what kind of flour you use…is it Self-Rising or All Purpose (Plain)? I’m not a baker so just want to clarify….these look awesome!
Hi Lisa, Use all-purpose flour 🙂
In recipes I have always used All Purpose Four unless the recipes states something else. Except Bread and Pizza then I use bread flour.
Going to make these for our women’s breakfast at church tomorrow. The plan is to take the ingredients with my blender over early and make it on the spot – that way it will be nice and fresh! They all know by now that Ann is going to bring something sweet! I haven’t had these in years.
Sounds awesome! Let me know how to they turn out!
Try squeezing a lemon on pancake and then powdered sugar and skip syrup…yuuummmm!
Can you use coconut flour or gluten free flour ?
Hi Quennie, I’ve never tried it, so I’m not sure, but I imagine it would work just fine! 🙂
You can definitely make with gluten free flours but it might not get as fluffy or will lose its puff once it cools a bit. But that’s ok it still tastes good!
King Arthur Flour does some pretty awesome GF brownies from scratch. I would ask them if the recipe doesn’t turn out. They test there recipes quite a bit before they send them on there way.
I use nameste gluten free flour and it works great
wanted to make something different for my kids for breakfast. It has about 5 more mins in the oven. Kids just came in the kitchen and said mmm what smells so good……. Can’t wait to try this.
Great! I have not seen this in a “large” size, only personal pancake size. Awesome! We replace vanilla with a little nutmeg and top it with more butter, powdered sugar and lemon juice. MMMMM