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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!
An you mix this the night before
I used to make this for my parents growing up and lost how to make it. Was very happy to find this!! Thank you!! I put powdered sugar and syrup on it. The larger baking dish makes it not so thick.
Made the German pancake in a 9×13 baking pan and was good.Could have eaten it all but didn’t.
Fast and super easy! I agree with other comments that the finished product is a bit eggy – more like French toast than regular pancakes. Still yummy, though. Be careful not to leave the melting butter in the over for long, mine nearly burned! I added a touch of cinnamon to the batter for some flavor, which was perfect. I may try again using 5 eggs and cooking at just 400 degrees. I served with maple syrup, fresh blackberries, and bacon – delicious!
Can you put chocolate chips in the batter and have it cook with them? My kids only like Choc chip Pancakes.
TIA!
I’ve never tried that but it should work! You could alternatively, put chocolate sauce on after it’s done!
You are right it is absolutely the best, easy and fast to make. No more regular pancakes 🥞 for me.
Big hit! Turned out great on first try and on repeat!
I used to make individual “pan pancakes” (as my children called them.) As the family grew I discovered this recipe with the same deliciousness in a bigger pan. Wonderful!
Can you make it in an 8×8 pan?
Cut the recipe in half for a 8×8! Enjoy!
Total hit for Christmas breakfast! Family loved it! I was feeding 15 people so I didn’t want to have to make individual pancakes among other dishes I was making. This worked out perfectly! Thank you!