Description
Learn how to make a delicious Baked German Pancake, also known as a Dutch baby pancake, that puffs up beautifully in the oven. This easy breakfast treat is perfect for special occasions or a cozy weekend morning.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Items
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh fruit or maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place butter in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet and melt in the oven.
- Prepare Batter: In a blender or mixing bowl, combine eggs, flour, milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
- Add Batter: Remove hot skillet from oven, coat with melted butter, and pour in the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until puffed and golden. Remove from oven.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with fruit, syrup, or jam.
Notes
- For a citrusy twist, add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter.
- This pancake is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven while it’s still puffy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/3 of pancake)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
