Description
The German Pancake is a spectacular oven-baked breakfast dish with a golden, puffed-up crust and a custardy center. It’s made with a handful of simple ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for both sweet and savory toppings, it’s a weekend favorite and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
3 large eggs
0.5 cup whole milk
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Optional toppings: berries, powdered sugar, syrup
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a 10- or 12-inch oven-safe skillet inside to heat.
2. In a blender or bowl, combine eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth.
3. Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes if time allows.
4. Carefully remove hot skillet from oven and add butter, swirling to coat the bottom and sides.
5. Pour the batter into the skillet and immediately return to the oven.
6. Bake for 18–22 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
7. Remove from oven and let it settle slightly.
8. Top with desired toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve immediately after baking for best texture and presentation.
Use room temperature ingredients for optimal puff.
Customize with sweet or savory toppings based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: German pancake, Dutch baby, oven pancake