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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!
My 12 & 14 year old granddaughters and I made this simple German Pancake for breakfast this morning. It was so simple yet special, they had the recipe memorized to make at home. I have a convection oven so cut the cooking time to 15 minutes, it was perfect. We added 1/4 tsp of Orange Blossom water to it, may increase to 1/2 next tome. Might try Rose Water or almond extract next time. There will be a next time. We ate with a squeeze of lime (wish we’d had an orange) and sprinkled with powdered sugar. This is a great recipe, a definite keeper. Thanks.
I don’t have a blender. Will an electric mixer work?
Absolutely!
When I lived alone, I would make this and just graze on it all day long until it was gone! It is that good. I am 72 years old and have had to move in with my son and his family and my son is diabetic, so, I don’t make it anymore and sure miss having that “graze fest” at least one time a month (sometimes more, depending on my chickens!)
We have made this for years! I bake the pancake in an iron skillet and then fill with sweetened strawberries and whipped cream. This was our favorite Sunday brunch, and we have even done them with vegetable fillings for a main course.
Oh melted butter in the pan and it did not stick! Before this I had poured melted butter into the batter with a light mix in. Melted ahead in the pan it did not stick and tasted just as good. At a party breakfast, my friend set out sour cream, brown sugar (sprinkle over sour cream), and strawberries! That was sooo good. Glad I tried it.
Love your recipes and your presentation style, Lauren!
Beautiful! I love these also because they can be made sweet or savory!
Never made German pancakes before – it was a Sunday morning try that will be on repeat !! Loved by the teens and so fun 🤩 to see is “puff”
I think I have to make 2 pans next time – 2 teen boys inhaled it!! Easy great recipe !!!
This has become a family favorite!! It’s so quick and easy and easy to clean up. We add a can of diced peaches or apple pie filling for a nice twist. Yum!
My family loved them. I used to fix this a long time ago. I lost my recipe. Glad I found this one. Brought back great memories when all the kids were home. Will fix again.