Add this German pancake recipe, also known as Dutch baby pancakes, to a delightful breakfast or brunch. This oven-baked pancake is incredibly easy to make and yields impressive results. Made with simple ingredients such as eggs, flour, milk and butter, it puffs up beautifully in the oven, creating a light and fluffy texture.
German Pancakes
Enjoy hot German Pancakes straight from the oven to start your day off right. Dust it with powdered sugar, squeeze lemon juice, and serve with a touch of sweetness with fresh berries or maple syrup. This easy-to-make pancake is sure to become a favorite breakfast meal for your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 3 Pcs Large Eggs
- 3/4 Cups All-purpose flour
- 3/4 Cups Milk
- 2 Table S Granulated sugar
- 1/2 Tea S Vanilla extract
- 1/4 Tea S Salt
- 2 Table S Butter
- Powdered sugar, fresh berries, or maple syrup for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 °F (220 °C). Heat a 10-inch ovenproof skillet or baking dish in the oven.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, flour, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Carefully take the hot skillet or baking dish out of the oven and add the butter. Swirl the pan to melt and coat the bottom and sides of the butter.
- Pour the pancake batter into the hot skillet or baking dish, and return it to the oven immediately.
- Bake for about 18 to 20 minutes, or until the pancake is puffed up and golden brown around the edges.
- Remove the German Pancakes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. As it cools, it will reduce slightly.
- Cut the pancake into wedges and serve warm. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh plums or maple syrup, if desired.
