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German Pancakes

August 31, 2021 | Breakfast

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German Pancakes are such a fun and easy breakfast that the whole family will love! It takes only five simple ingredients to whip up these tender pancakes that have a thin custardy base and tall crisp puffy edges.

Syrup streaming down onto a slice of German Pancakes.

If you’re looking for an awesome new breakfast to try this weekend, look no further than these amazing German Pancakes! They’re so easy to make, your kids will be making them on their own in no time. For more pancakes, try Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pumpkin Pancakes, Orange Poppy Seed Pancakes, and Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes.

Hands holding a glass baking dish of German Pancakes dusted with powdered sugar.

German Pancakes

German Pancakes or Dutch Baby Pancakes are made with just FIVE ingredients! Whisk them all together, pour into the the hot pan, and watch them grow in the oven. You’re kids will think these are the coolest (and most delicious!) pancakes ever! My family sure loves them so we make them every Sunday morning topped with homemade Buttermilk Syrup, fresh berries, and powdered sugar.

Plates of slices of German Pancakes topped with syrup and powdered sugar with syrup and powdered sugar to the sides.

Ingredients for German Pancakes:

  • All-Purpose Flour– This is the best type of flour to use for these pancakes to create a light yet sturdy pancake.
  • Milk– Anything from skim to whole milk will work in this recipe. I typically have 1% on hand so that’s what I use.
  • Egg– Six size large eggs are used in this recipes. It’s what makes the pancakes have their delicious flavor and custardy texture.
  • Butter– Use real butter and don’t try to skimp. Not only does it prevent the pancakes from sticking to the pan but it tastes so good! I always use salted butter but feel free to use unsalted.
  • Salt– A little salt helps bring out the flavor in the pancakes. Without it they taste a little flat.
Ingredients on a marble surface- milk, butter, flour, salt, and eggs.

How to make German Pancakes:

Time needed: 30 minutes.

  1. Preheat

    Place butter in a 9×13 inch glass pan and set in cold oven slightly lower than the middle of the oven (it needs room to grow!). Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.Butter in a glass baking pan; flour and a whisk in a glass mixing bowl

  2. Make Batter

    Meanwhile, make the batter. Place the flour and salt in a medium size mixing bowl and whisk in about half the milk until no lumps remain. Mix in the rest of the milk and the eggs until well combined. Milk being whisked into flour until smooth; eggs added to batter and mixed completely in.

  3. Pour in the batter

    When oven is up to temperature, turn the temperature up to 425 and carefully remove the pan. Rotate it a little to spread the butter on the bottom and halfway up the sides.
    Pour the batter into the middle of the pan and then place it in the oven. Set timer for 20-22 minutes and cook until golden brown on the edges.Batter streaming into a pan of melted butter; hands with hot pads holding a glass pan that has batter and melted butter in a glass baking dish.

FAQs

What are German Pancakes?

German Pancakes are kind of a mix between a popover and thick crepe. They have tall crisp edges like a popover while the middle remains flat, tender and custard like. We like to call the tall edges “mountains” and the flat middle “valleys”. It can be served with a dusting of powdered sugar, syrup, and/or fresh fruit.

Where did German Pancakes originate?

German Pancakes (also known as Dutch baby pancakes, a Bismarck, or a Hootenanny) originated in Seattle, WA in the early 1900s at Manca’s Cafe.

How are German Pancakes different from regular American Pancakes?

German Pancakes use many more eggs in the batter and contain no leavening agents. German Pancakes are also baked rather than cooked on a griddle/pan.

What should I serve with German Pancakes?

My family enjoys our German Pancakes topped with fresh berries, Homemade Buttermilk Syrup, and powdered sugar. I’ve also seen people only top it with powdered sugar or fresh jam.

Can I make dietary substitutions?

I haven’t experimented doing that so I cannot recommend it. I would think using a milk replacement would be fine but swapping out the flour or eggs I think would greatly effect the results.

Why didn’t my pancake grown high?

If your pancake didn’t rise high it could be because your oven wasn’t up to temperature or the baking dish didn’t allow for enough heat transfer. I have tried using a ceramic casserole dish and it hardly rose on the sides. If you prefer a thicker custard middle though, you may prefer this.

How to double the recipe?

Instead of doubling the recipe, I recommend making two batches side by side in their own bowls. Two 9×13 pans can fit side by side in a regular size oven. This works great for when you have company or a big family.

A fork cutting into in a piece of German Pancake covered in syrup and powdered sugar.

TOOLS USED TO MAKE GERMAN PANCAKES:

  • 9×13 inch Casserole Dish– This is my go-to casserole dish. It’s perfect for casseroles, cakes, brownies, and more. I love that this one has a lid for easy storage in the fridge.
  • Rubber Bottom Mixing Bowls– The rubber handle and bottom of these bowls makes them the perfect mixing bowls. I use them all the time from mixing pancake batter to pie dough to cake batter. 
  • Balloon Whisk– I love this sturdy whisk and use it all the time!
German Pancakes in a glass baking dish dusted with powdered sugar. Syrup and powdered sugar to the side.

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A fork cutting into in a piece of German Pancake covered in syrup and powdered sugar.
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German Pancakes

German Pancakes are such a fun and easy breakfast that the whole family will love! It takes only five simple ingredients to whip up these puffy pancakes that your kids will go crazy for.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 232kcal
Author: Garnish and Glaze

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Move oven rack to slighly lower than the middle (it needs room to grow!)
    Place butter in a 9×13 inch glass pan and set in cold oven. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Meanwhile, make the batter. Place the flour and salt in a medium size mixing bowl and whisk in about half the milk until no lumps remain. Mix in the rest of the milk and the eggs until well combined. 
  • When oven is up to temperature, turn the temperature up to 425 and carefully remove the pan. Rotate it a little to spread the butter on the bottom and halfway up the sides.
  • Pour the batter into the middle of the pan and then place it in the oven. Set timer for 20-22 minutes and cook until golden brown on the edges.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: German Pancakes
Nutrition Facts
German Pancakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 188mg63%
Sodium 275mg12%
Potassium 154mg4%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 685IU14%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 83mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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