How To Make A German Pancake (Dutch Baby Pancakes)
A German pancake is quick and simple to throw together, packed with protein, and absolutely delicious. Making them a family favorite at our breakfast table! This post for how to make an easy German pancake (Dutch baby pancake) is a complete guide for this versatile breakfast recipe.
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Dutch baby who? German what..? Don’t be intimidated by the multiple names for this fancy looking pancake. This recipe is so simple to make, even on busy weekday mornings! I actually prefer making this recipe as a quick breakfast over popping waffles in the toaster or a bowl of cereal because it serves everyone with one recipe, is full of protein, and much more filling than other quick breakfast options!
What Is A German Pancake?
German pancakes (often referred to as dutch baby pancakes) are a simple batter made with a base of flour, milk, eggs, butter, and salt. There are sweet and savory versions with different additional ingredients. The batter is cooked in a glass pan or cast iron skillet until fluffy and golden and falls as it cools. Variations and toppings for German pancakes are endless making them one of the most versatile breakfast recipes.
Why You Will Love This Recipe:
- Quick and Easy To Make: The base recipe has just 5 ingredients and takes very minimal supplies making it so easy to mix together in just a few minutes.
- Versatile: sweet or savory this recipe is truly a make-it-your-own! Whether it’s unique inclusions added to the batter, or a plethora of different toppings, this recipe can fit any flavor profile you can think of! Jam, syrup, fresh fruit, powdered sugar, ham pieces, bacon bits, shredded cheese, cheese sauce, chopped onions, the sky is the limit, make this recipe your own!
- Affordable: made with just 5 basic ingredients, this recipe is not only quick to throw together but it’s also a very cheap recipe that feeds the whole family!
- Breakfast or Supper: German pancakes are so filling, we like to eat them for breakfast, lunch, or even a quick dinner!
- Low Mess: This is a one bowl recipe. Using just one bowl to mix everything, and just one pan to bake makes this quick bake so easy to clean up.
Try this German pancake topped with this simple low sugar jam recipe!
Can German Pancakes Be Gluten Free?
Absolutely! I have used King Arthurs 1:1 gluten free baking blend to make these a great gf breakfast option! They will have less rise and be slightly more dense than the traditional version, but just as delicious!
Tools You’ll Need:
13 x 9″ baking pan ( or 8×8″ cast iron skillet)
Bowl
Liquid measuring cup
Dry measuring cups
Teaspoons
Silicone spatula
Whisk (or immersion blender)
Ingredients:
Flour
Milk
Butter
Eggs
Salt
Vanilla (optional)
Sugar (optional)
How To Make German Pancakes:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Add cold butter to 13×9″ baking pan and place the pan in the oven
In a bowl add flour, sugar (optional for sweet recipes) and salt. Whisk together
In liquid measuring cup whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla (optional)
Combine dry and wet ingredients by pouring liquid mixture into dry mixture and whisking together until smooth, thin batter forms
Slowly pour batter into hot pan with melted butter from oven
Bake 22-25 minutes until golden and edges are fluffy
Remove from oven and serve right away with favorite toppings (we love berries and whipped cream!)
Tip: I like to use an immersion blender to combine the wet and dry ingredients. It makes a super smooth batter in no time!
How To Store German Pancakes:
Store any extra German pancakes in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before eating. They can be reheated in the microwave or a warm oven.
How To Make A German Pancake (Dutch Baby Pancakes)
Equipment
- 13 x 9" baking pan ( or 8×8" cast iron skillet)
- Bowl
- Liquid measuring cup
- Dry measuring cups
- Teaspoons
- Silicone spatula
- Whisk (or immersion blender)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 4 Eggs
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla optional
- 2 tbsp Sugar optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Add cold butter to 13×9″ baking pan and place the pan in the oven
- In a bowl add flour, sugar (optional for sweet recipes) and salt. Whisk together
- In liquid measuring cup whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla (optional)
- Combine dry and wet ingredients by pouring liquid mixture into dry mixture and whisking together until smooth, thin batter forms
- Slowly pour batter into hot pan with melted butter from oven
- Bake 22-25 minutes until golden and edges are fluffy
- Remove from oven and serve right away with favorite toppings
Notes
Interested in making your own syrup? Try this easy recipe here!
Learn how to make a savory version of this recipe here.
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