Description
German Pancakes, also known as Dutch babies, are light and fluffy oven-baked pancakes that puff up delightfully while baking. This recipe combines simple ingredients like eggs, flour, milk, and butter to create a delicious breakfast treat that’s perfect dusted with powdered sugar and served with fresh berries or maple syrup.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
For Serving
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh berries (optional)
- Maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the pancake perfectly.
- Prepare Batter: In a blender, combine the eggs, flour, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.
- Melt Butter in Dish: Place the butter in a 9×13-inch casserole dish and put it in the preheated oven until the butter is fully melted and sizzling, which helps create a crispy, buttery base for the pancake.
- Add Batter to Dish: Carefully remove the hot casserole dish from the oven and pour the blended batter over the melted butter, ensuring the batter spreads evenly across the dish.
- Bake Pancake: Return the dish to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pancake is puffed up, golden brown around the edges, and cooked through in the center.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: When baking is complete, remove the pancake from the oven and sprinkle generously with powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness and a beautiful presentation.
- Serve: Slice the Dutch baby into portions and serve immediately. Offer fresh berries and maple syrup on the side if desired for added flavor and texture. Enjoy your warm, fluffy German Pancake!
Notes
- Use a hot oven and preheated butter to ensure the pancake puffs properly.
- Serve immediately after baking as the pancake deflates quickly once out of the oven.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and butter with your preferred non-dairy alternatives.
- Optional toppings like fresh berries or maple syrup add flavor and variety.
- Make sure the casserole dish is oven safe and the right size to achieve proper puffing and browning.
