Light and fluffy German Pancakes are a breakfast staple and a family favorite! Our German Pancake Recipe takes only a few minutes to prepare - and you probably have everything on hand. Just five ingredients!
German Pancakes
Hey guys! It's Lauren back from Tastes Better From Scratch. I'm really excited to share one of my all time favorite breakfasts with you today. German Pancakes! You might know them by the name Dutch Baby pancakes or puffy oven pancakes!
My mom made these all the time growing up (just like her famous cinnamon rolls, her delicious blueberry pancakes, and the world's best breakfast casserole) and we all absolutely loved them! I love how they puff up in the pan when they bake and I love eating them with powdered sugar and syrup drizzled on top! YUM!
The best part about these German Pancakes is they only take about 5 seconds to prepare (you just throw everything in the blender) and the ingredients are items you typically have on hand or are cheap to purchase!
Fun Fact: German Pancakes do not actually come from Germany. They originated in America!
I would also add that these are perfect to make when you have company over, because of how quick and easy they are - and they will totally feed a crowd! You just might have to make two or three pans of them though, because they will disappear quickly! :)
How to make German Pancakes:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and add butter to a 9x13 pan. Place it in the oven to melt while your oven heats.
Add milk, eggs, flour, vanilla and a dash of salt to the blender, and blend until smooth. (Photos 1-4)
When the oven is preheated, pour the batter into the pan, and bake until puffy and golden brown.
Serve with maple syrup and powdered sugar, or top with fruit!
Pro Tips:
- To keep German Pancakes from sticking to the pan, make sure you let the butter completely melt in the pan before pouring the batter in.
- If you want to have more peaks in your pancakes, try swirling the batter when you pour so it mixes more with the butter! If you pour directly into the middle then the butter will push to the sides and that is where you will get your raised peaks.
- I always prepare my batter in a blender! It's quicker and easier than a mixing bowl, and it combines the batter better as well.
Want some more fun breakfast ideas?
Try this Overnight Breakfast Casserole, Blueberry Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup or The Best Crepe Recipe Ever. For even more, browse our whole archive of Breakfast recipes!
German Pancake Recipe
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German Pancakes
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. As oven preheats, place the butter in a 9x13 baking dish and put in oven for the butter to melt.
- Place the eggs, milk, flour, salt and vanilla in a blender; cover and process until smooth.
- Pour batter into the baking dish with the melted butter. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and puffy
- Remove from oven and sprinkle generously with syrup and powdered sugar or fresh lemon juice and powdered sugar.
Notes
- To keep German Pancakes from sticking to the pan, make sure you let the butter completely melt in the pan before pouring the batter in.
- If you want to have more peaks in your pancakes, try swirling the batter when you pour so it mixes more with the butter! If you pour directly into the middle then the butter will push to the sides and that is where you will get your raised peaks!
- I always prepare my batter in a blender! It's so much quicker and easier to wash than a mixing bowl and it combines the batter better as well!
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Recipe by Lauren Allen of Tastes Better From Scratch.
We hope you love these puffy oven pancakes as much as we do!
This post was originally published January 13th, 2014 and has been updated with better photos, a video, and more detailed information.
Terry DeBoer
These are so darn delicious and so easy to make. I just love them. Right now I'm getting ready to make them for my Niece and great Niece and great Nephew. This will be their first time having them
Matt
Sincerely the best Dutch baby recipe I’ve used. I added blueberries and it was lovely.
Wendy Gonzalez
I have made this a few times and it's so good. Turns out perfectly beautiful every time. Easy and affordable breakfast. We serve topped with fresh fruit, maple syrup and whipped cream.
Sarah
Thank you! So glad you love it, we do too!
Terri
What if you want to bake with fruit?
Has anyone tried this?
Sarah
We haven't tried it but maybe if you do a web search you can find a recipe that includes it. Let us know how it goes!
Lorraine Kemer
I make a very similar oven baked German pancake with apples added. I first saute the apples with the butter in an oven proof frypan. Then combine the floor, salt and other ingredients. Pour it over the apple mixture and bake. When done you have a raised pancake with a custard like filling. Love them and make them often.
Lorraine Kemer
SORRY, Should read flour, not floor.
Kristin K Johnson
Yes! I toss blueberries right in before baking!
Sherry
I love that it doesn't have sugar in the batter!! Delicious dinner to ight.
Jessica
I love that too! Thanks Sherry.