German Pancakes or Dutch Baby

Monday, December 31, 2018
German Pancakes, Dutch Baby Pancakes, or Puff Pancake recipe has been a long time favorite for breakfast or brunch! It's delicious plain dusted with powdered sugar or with fresh fruit from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

German Pancakes, Dutch Baby Pancakes or Puff Pancakes as they are frequently known in our house are simply delicious no matter what you call them.

They are relatively easy to make and have an interesting texture. They don't have a leavening agent like traditional pancakes and the texture is definitely different. It's much more similar to a hybrid of a sweet popover and a little thicker then a crepe on the bottom.

Dutch Baby Pancakes are super easy to make. They are usually reserved for the weekends around our house, but my Granny had whipped one up each morning before school for a whole year. They do require about 20-25 minutes in the oven which is the hardest part. We easily could eat these every day of the week and never tire of them.

They can be made in a cast iron skillet but we also use pie plates regularly when we are making multiples. I can usually fit 2 German Pancakes in the oven at a time with pie plates.

We like to dust our German Pancakes with a little powdered sugar and fill with a little fresh fruit. However you serve them and whatever you call them they will quickly become a breakfast favorite in your house too!


German Pancakes whisk eggs, and add flour. Mix until combined from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

To make German Pancakes preheat oven to 400 degrees and place 9-10" skillet or pie pan into oven to heat up.

Break 3 whole Eggs, and scramble.

Stir in  1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour and a pinch of Salt, until combined.

German Pancakes or Dutch Baby or Puff Pancake batter from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

Stir together eggs and flour, it will still have a few lumps.


Slowly stir in 1/2 cup Milk, and 1 teaspoon Vanilla, until combined.

German Pancakes or Dutch Baby batter from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

It will now look like this and become fairly smooth.

German Pancakes or Dutch Baby coat skillet with melted butter from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

Melt 2 1/2 tablespoons Butter in the hot skillet or pie pan and swirl around to coat.


Add German Pancake Batter to hot melted butter in pan.

German Pancakes recipe baked in oven until golden brown from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

Bake 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

German Pancakes or Dutch Baby or Puffed Pancakes whatever you call them they are absolutely a favorite with a little powdered sugar and fresh berries.

Add powdered sugar, fresh berries, or sautéed apples, and enjoy. 

Whether you call them German Pancakes, or Dutch Baby Pancakes, or Puffed Pancakes I know you'll love them as much as we do! 

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German Pancakes or Dutch Baby Pancakes

German Pancakes, Dutch Baby Pancakes, or Puff Pancakes recipe are easy to make for breakfast or brunch! They are delicious with a little powdered sugar or fresh fruit from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.
5 out of 5 based on 2 user ratings
prep time: 15 minscook time: 25 minstotal time: 40 mins

ingredients:


  • 3 whole Eggs
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons Butter, Cut into 4 pieces
  • For Serving: Berries, Sauteed Apples, Powdered Sugar, Whip Cream

instructions


  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and place cast iron skillet or pie pan into oven to become hot.
  2. Add eggs to mixing bowl and whisk.
  3. Add flour and a pinch of salt to the eggs. Mix well, mixture will still be lumpy do not worry.
  4. Slowly add milk and vanilla. Mix and set a side. (Even if there is a few lumps it will be fine.)
  5. Place butter into hot skillet or pie pan and close oven door to melt. Once melted swirl pan around and add puff pancake mixture.
  6. Bake for 20- 25 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Top with desired toppings.

NOTES:

Calories are just for the pancake with no topping.
calories
572
fat (grams)
47
carbs (grams)
11
protein (grams)
24
sugar (grams)
7
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German Pancakes, Dutch Baby Pancakes or Puff Pancakes are a fun to make breakfast or perfect for brunch! They are delicious with a little powdered sugar or fresh fruit and a bit like a popover from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch.

27 comments

  1. Thanks for reposting I know this would be a huge hit for breakfast in our house too!

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  2. Just the name 'puffy pancakes' makes me happy. I don't have kids but my 34 year old kid (husband) would love this. As would I! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. This is something new to me! It looks so delicious I am saving this recipe. I am not surprised that it is already the pick in advance for special occasions by your family. Thanks for re-posting this one-yum!

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  4. Seriously delicious recipe, Serena! The berry topping seems like a perfect addition. Happy Birthday to your Big Guy! Hugs!

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  5. YUM. We call these German Pancakes or Dutch Babies and my whole family just devours them. My grandmother made them for us while we were growing up.

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  6. Looks like something my daughters will enjoy! Would love to try this!

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  7. My mom made these for us when we were kids....sooooooo yummy! And perfect with berries :) Have a great weekend~

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  8. Yummy Yummy........iam sure this pancakes tastes simply superb....Going 2 try this soon......
    Maha

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  9. Awesome and simply irresistible puff pancakes!Thanks for the detailed illustrations - always a great help:)

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  10. fabulous!!! maybe even the college kids would get up for breakfast if this were on the menu!!!

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  11. Belated happy birthday to your big son :-) Pancakes look awesome :-)

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  12. I am so hungry and these look so delicious!

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  13. I love that name you gave this 'puffy pancake' Happy belated B-day to your son.

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  14. Looks sooo delicious! I'm going to give them a try!

    Jessica

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  15. I love these!!!! they are my favorite!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Wow, take out the vanilla and powdered sugar and this is a yorkshire pudding, to eat with roast beef! Add some salt and pepper to the mix and it's perfect. It's just the best thing for soaking up the gravy.

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  17. This is gorgeous! What a delicious breakfast. I wouldn't share!

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  18. Looks so yummy Serena! Wonderful pics!!
    http://www.rita-bose-cooking.com

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  19. I think my mom started to make these for my sisters when I went off to college...and she always topped them with sauteed apples! Apples or berries, I want these for my birthday breakfast, too!

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  20. I wonder if whole wheat pastry flour would work for this.

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    1. Yes whole wheat pastry flour does work just as well as all-purpose.

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  21. What do these taste like compared to crepes or pancakes? Looks good but I've never heard of them. Nice blog BTW.

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    1. Hmm.. The closest thing to these are popovers in taste and texture. They are thicker then crepes and really don't resemble the taste or texture of pancakes at all..
      Thanks for the wonderful comment!

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  22. Thanks for this yummy Puff Pancake. It looks like Yorkshire Puddings that Kenneth Goh gave us the recipe in his blog. I will make it and top with stew pear with cinnamon and sugar. Can't wait to try it your way as he baked them in muffins tin.

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  23. I haven't had a dutch baby in so long. I need to make one!

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  24. Haven't had german pancake since high school. My best friend would make them everytime she spent the night.

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