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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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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
Have you tried this recipe?!
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*I first shared this recipe in October 2010. Updated October 2018.
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 plan on making tomorrow for breakfast can’t wait look delicious
Have you used any other flavor besides vanilla
I haven’t. Please share if you do! Enjoy.
Sometimes I leave the vanilla out and add bacon bits and cheese at the very end. My daughter prefers this savory version most of the time, so i often make two batches at a time to satisfy everyone.😉
Love this but I need help with cooking at high altitude. I have since moved and now live at 3,600 feet and it comes out flat! Help!
That’s strange. I grew up making this at high altitute (we lived at 7,000 ft) and it always worked fine. Try adding an extra spoonful of flour and be sure you’re baking it long enough. Also, a metal pan would help.
I’ve made this twice now and it’s so easy, foolproof and delicious!
I made this today, I only had a 2.5 quart baking dishes so it came out extra thick to which it took 30 minutes to bake. I really enjoyed it and I froze the leftovers. I could’ve eaten more but I didn’t want to me overstuffed. I told my father about it and I will email the recipe to him. Thanks for an easy to make breakfast.
Has anyone tried splitting this receipt for smaller size pan
Sure. You can cut the recipe in half and bake in an 8” (or similiar size) pan.
This wonderful!
Do you think this can be made with gluten free flour mix and almond milk? My mom is gluten/dairy free and I like to try new rhings for her.
I haven’t tested that but I think it would work! I’d love to hear if you try it!
i always find that an almond milk, more-so if sweetened with agave syrup, is a nice touch to pancakes/waffles. I use it for norwegian waffles. And Schar Flour Mix B is good.
I made these gluten free!! I used a gluten free flour mix and they came out perfectly!
I’m so glad to hear that they work with gluten free flour! Thanks for coming back to share!
Can you make the batter ahead of time and baked the next morning?
No, I’m afraid the batter is best made and baked fresh.
My grandmother, my mom and I always made Yorkshire pudding in a pan just like your pancakes puffed up and put either butter or beef gravy on it as a side dish to a roast beef. The only differences were no vanilla, 4 large eggs, 2 c flour & 2 c milk. I’ll have to try yours tomorrow thanks, I got a chuckle out of this.
That is so neat–I had no idea they were so similar! Thanks for sharing!
My new favorite breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack who could want for anything more??