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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!
So easy to make and enjoyable. I was looking for a different way to make pancakes and ran across your recipe. I didn’t have to drag out my grill. Cooked this and a tray of bacon at the same time.
I made this and my family loved it next time I will double the ingredients.
I LOVED THEM!!
Germans cook their pancakes in a frying pan like normal people do, this recipe is Finnish. Still tastes good though! 😋
Normal people?
Hi! I’m a mom of 4 too… 15, 13, 10 & 8! These German Pancakes were a big hit with my family! Can I double the recipe and what size baking pan should I use?
I made these for the first time and they were a big hit with my family! I used a glass baking dish (actually made two) and they puffed up huge! They will be a staple here from now on. Thank you 🙂
This is my 2nd time making these. I put a cherry sauce on top of mine, so good.
Hi, my name is Lucy I made this morning German pancakes and was delicious I would like to receive a free meal plan and recipe.
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I omit the vanilla and bake with cheese and ham for savory Dutch Baby… my fam loves it..
Do you serve with a sauce of any sort?
When/how did you add the ham and cheese? Would love to try this as a savory breakfast dish.
OMG OMG OMG these are SOOOOOOO Good!!!! And so simple! I can make them every day if I want. Just as tasty as the Original Pancake House but you don’t have to pay $20!