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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Recipe
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.
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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!
Just made it for the first time. It was excellent. I will be making this again, especially when we have more than 2 people.
Have made multiple times now sometimes in a porcelain baking dish or a cast iron Le Creuset since I do not have a metal baking dish. Always a success. Delicious and easy to make with ingredients always on hand. Thank you!
I made this for the first time today ! It is great tast and I would make it again. I don’t have a blender so I used my mixer and it worked great!
I have made this recipe several times and it never disappoints, I add blueberries, and Sauage links on the side.
Excellent! Baked in a glass pan, also. 27 min. Perfect
I’ve enjoyed these dining out many times but today was my first time making them. It won’t be my last, they are very impressive and so easy to make.
So easy and so delicious! I used bread flour and almond extract because that’s what I had on hand. I was amazed at how high it puffed up! Will definitely be making this again.
When I made this before it puffed up the past few times it has not. Not sure what I’m doing wrong
We had German pancakes this weekend while visiting friends. They were so good served with a fruit compote, bananas and whipping cream. Can’t wait to try on my family.
Not very happy , why wouldn’t you tell a new chef who’s pregnant to heat butter in the oven?!?!? Butter heats up in the microwave recipe was terrible don’t recommend. Rude!
Chloe, what planet are you from? Guessing you are one of those twenty something year olds who aren’t used to using their brain?
Step 2 clearly states to melt the butter in the oven while preheating……