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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!
I just made this I just made those this and I baked it at 400. The bottom was so thin. It didn’t look anything like the picture. I won’t be making this again.
It’s good and easy
This recipe is a family favorite! I like that it makes up quickly & fills a 9×13 pan (I use a glass dish). Everyone requests it no matter their age. It’s really good with yogurt & fruit, whipped cream & berries, powdered sugar, syrup, or just plain on its own!
I made German Pancakes today because we have a cold front in San Antonio and I want to use the oven. They turned out great! I added anise, cinnamon and pecans and served with honey. 20-minute cooking time was long enough, maybe because we are at sea level:) Thanks for the great recipes!
These are fantastic … I have made similar, but today I cut the recipe in half and baked in an 8×8 pan for 20 minutes. Topped with real whipped cream and strawberries 🍓. Soooo delicious.
I was going to ask if you can make it smaller as there are only two of us. Did you adjust the time?
Friends showed us this recipe and we are stoked to have something to make it easy to feed a large group. It was delicious, Thanks!
My family loves this recipe. We make it all the time. Sometimes I add a tbs of sugar to the mix.
Anytime pancakes can be quick , easy and fun is a win. Will do this recipe again.
I made this recipe and it turned out great. I didn’t have Vanilla so I substituted almond extract. My significant other had never eaten them before I made them this morning for breakfast. Quick, easy, & yummy!
This recipe was a disaster. Less than 1 star. Followed recipe exactly and cooked for 22 minutes. Completely burnt on the bottom and sides and raw in the middle. Read the recipe over and over convinced I did something wrong. Disgusting and inedible. Total waste of ingredients
It sounds like there might have been an issue with oven temperature or the pan’s heat distribution. Every oven is a bit different, and sometimes they run hotter than the dial indicates, which could lead to the issues you experienced. An oven thermometer can help ensure accurate temperature settings for future bakes.
I make them all the time, at least once a week. But I use 2 round cake pans and I put butter,powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice. I also make them with bacon, onion and cheese. They are also delicious.