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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!
Made this in a round cast iron pan and used 1/2 cup chickpea flour & 1/2 cup gluten free flour and what a poof! Fantastic flavor!
Thank you I was wondering if I could
use my cast iron skillet.
My Dutch baby dorm puff. Do you have any ideas on how I could have screwed up the easiest pancake ever?
I love this recipe! Perfect Fam breakfast – served with blueberries tossed with lemon juice and powdered sugar and agave syrup – teens and picky dad approved – go team!
I made this and it turned out not like the picture. I had a huge rectangle bowl. It was only 1/4 inch thick on the bottom and the rest came up above the sides 4 to 5 inches high. What did I do wrong
Mine did the same but it was good. I burn the butter the first time before adding my batter. We ended up melting the butter in the microwave and adding it to the cleaned pan before adding the batter. I wonder if our pan wasn’t hot enough on the bottom making it not poof as much.
Love this recipe! Turns out perfect every time! I like to let the butter brown a little bit, it gives it a delicious flavor!
I added cinnamon sugar and baked a little too long but came out great. Will try again with less baking time.
I love this recipe. It is so easy and has become my “signature” breakfast. I make it whenever my kids have a sleepover or when I am feeling like I want to be a better version of myself as a mom. Everyone loves it. This is literally the only thing I put powdered sugar on, so everyone things it’s a real special delicious treat. Thank you!!!
Looks Delicious! Made it for company this morning and everyone loved it. Added a little bit of Cinnamon. Thank you!
I have used this recipe many times and it always turns out excellent. I like to add cinnamon as well. It’s so easy, put everything in a bowl and whip by hand. Add fresh fruit on top with whip cream & syrup not really needed.
Incredibly easy recipe and delicious!