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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!
Amazing recipe. I cooked this recipe and my critics liked it. Recommend. I love to cook and collect good recipes.
rich and delicious.
Best and EASIEST puff pancake recipe. Love that it can serve a group and no fuss with individual pans, though one kid was sad it was “cut” and not an individual round serving. Used regular butter and probably should have used unsalted or a combo as it was a bit salty. This recipe makes 6 good portions, especially if serving with berries and a side of protein. ***NOTE: bake time seems off… mine was done in less than 15min, which was also so nice that it’s fast.***
Wanted a quick breakfast for today and this worked great. I’m glad I checked on it half way through because these were done in 10 minutes for me.
It tastes like omelet with maple syrup. It was not good for me 😔
One of the best recipes I’ve tried!
Hey Lauren,
Do you have to let this cool a bit, before cutting into?
If yes, how long would you suggest?
I’d like to serve for a breakfast meeting and I won’t have time to experiment….
Thank you!
You can cut right into it!
These are horrible. It’s not the recipe that’s bad, it’s just the product that tastes like cardboard. Simply awful. It looks great, I couldn’t wait for it to get done. Waste of 6 eggs 😝
Love this recipe! We actually had a little bit left over and when I went to reheat it I put it in the air fryer at 400° for a few minutes and it taste as good as it did the first time just a little crispier, but delicious!
Loved it!! Basic and consistent in appearance and flavor. I topped it with orange zest infused real maple syrup! It was delicious. I did add finely grated fresh nutmeg and a dribble of vanilla extract and that was the BEST!! Will make again.
Hello! I am a crepe maker and all the other lovely sweet morning things. This was fun and easy. I did add 1/4 cup sugar and a large tablespoon of apple pie seasoning. My first time making them so when the sides started to puff but not the middle I was worried. Not to worry! They cam out toasty and light. Almost a cross breed of pancakes and French toast. I am of Hungarian decent and I do not think these are true German pancakes at all. But if you have kids this is a good one!