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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
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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!! Wonderful breakfast. I made a mixed berry sauce for the top!! Delish!!
I used convection the 4th time I made this recipe and got fluffier (…er…yes) German pancakes that seemed to have more body too.
So delicious, either way.
Served with wild blueberries, and pure maple syrup, our sour cream/brown sugar staple that we normally reserve for use on crepes, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar/cinnamon on top.
Did I say this was breakfast?
How long did you cook in the convection oven and at what temp? Thanks!
So delicious, quick & easy!! I made this according to directions with just a smidge more vanilla (maybe 2 teaspoons) and did 3 pinches of salt since I used unsalted butter and it was divine! I served with powdered sugar, maple syrup, & fresh berries and it made them a perfect combination of sweet & savory. Thank you for posting this recipe!
I discovered German Pancakes a couple years ago at a breakfast restaurant by my house and fell in love. Only problem. My boyfriend was not a fan at all. He was a trooper though. Went with me a handful of times trying different items the place has to offer but never liking anything he got. The restaurant is on the more expensive side and I got tired of wasting money so I had to find a recipe to make my own. All throughout the internet numerous recipes. Kept searching til I found the one with the correct dish, correct ingredients and voila here it is. I love love love this recipe. It is a favorite in my house. The boyfriend who disliked them from the restaurant now requests them for dinner at times. I make as directed. Once finished I butter the individual serving. Mine gets fresh squeezed lemons and powdered sugar and my boyfriend likes fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
My mother in-law requested something savory for the next time I make them…
Definitely a treat in my house. So glad I found this recipe!
It’s fun to use eggnog at Christmas time for the milk.
Way too many eggs for my liking, next time I’ll maybe use 3 eggs and substitute for egg whites whipped into the batter. That being said my 10 year old LOVED them.
Made this today and it’s delicious.
Definitely going on our weekend breakfast list!
Would it work if cooked in smaller tins like Yorkshire pudding tins if cooking time was adjusted?
I think it would work great!!
Thank you for sharing this recipe, I know, readers are in disbelief, as I was, what? just those ingredients and wow. Reminds me of a wonderfully fresh cream puff or eclair, most likely cuz I serve it with my fresh cream whipped cream that is and berries it’s to die for really
Haven’t made these in years. Made them 3 x in less than 2 weeks Easy and relish!
OMG, these were delish! 😋 We’ve never had German pancakes before but we will definitely be having them again & again. My family absolutely loved them. Thanks for sharing!