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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!
Hey, i’m actually from germany.
The dough is Absoluty German. But we don’t bake it in the oven.
We Make a Part in a Pan and i think you they fry to IT. For that you News for two or one pancakes 1 Coffee spoon vegetable oil or Butter.
Thanks for sharing!
I added cinnamon and brown sugar to butter in pan and didn’t need syrup or powder sugar. Delicious, love the recipe!
Thank you for your German Pancake recipe ? ?
They were delicious and my family loved them!
Love this recipe so much. These are a staple in my house now. They go so quickly I have to make three pans to satisfy my family of 6.
That’s always great to hear! Thanks Emily!
I used half and half instead of milk. Love this recipe so simple and easy!
This was a staple for me growing up. We made this same recipe except with no vanilla. I like vanilla, but my husband doesn’t. It can also be left out for a more savory pancake.
We like to eat it topped with lemon juice + powdered sugar, fresh blueberries (or strawberries) + honey, or yogurt.
I’m now gluten-free AND dairy free. After experimenting A LOT with different flour blends, I discovered that plain brown rice flour is the very best gf flour replacement. The German pancake doesn’t get the right shape (it looks more like corn bread or a cake), but it does taste the best! Sometimes I push the batter to the corners part way through baking, then add some butter in the middle. I got a great shape with tapioca starch, but the flavor wasn’t very good.
As for the dairy, I’ve used both almond and almond-cononut milk for the milk. Both work great. I use Earth Balance buttery spread for the butter.
I wouldn’t replace the eggs… They’re kind of the main ingredient.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Krista,
Have you tried GF Jules flours?? (gfjules.com)
I have no affiliation with them, only to say I have been 100% pleased with EVERYTHING we have made using her flour blend. If you haven’t tried it, it’s worth the splurge!
Enjoy!
Mary 🙂
Delicious, yummy and EASY!! My husband asked why I went to so much effort for “breakfast for dinner” … I had to confess it was easier than making pancakes on the griddle! 🙂 I served it with fresh strawberries, bananas, and whipped cream as well as bacon and hashbrowns on the side. Thanks, Lauren for another from scratch, yummy recipe!
Sounds like my kind of breakfast for dinner! I’m so glad you liked it 🙂
We made this today for Mother’s Day! My family loved it!
My mom used to serve this with butterscotch syrup and ice cream on top! I made it for dinner the other day for my husband and five children. It was gone in a minute with many requests to make a minnumun of TWO pans next time! Super Delicious! Also fun for the children to watch cook!
That sounds delicious! I’m so glad your family liked it.
Do you have to mix in a blender? Would a had mixer or kitchen aid with a whisk attachment work?
Yes, that would be fine 🙂