Description
This Baked German Pancake, also known as a Dutch baby, is a fluffy, oven-baked treat perfect for breakfast. It features a light batter of eggs, milk, flour, and sugar, baked until puffed and golden in a hot skillet. Served with optional toppings like powdered sugar, lemon juice, fresh berries, or maple syrup, it offers a delicious, impressive start to your day.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar
- Lemon juice
- Fresh berries
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a 10-inch oven-safe skillet or baking dish inside to heat up while you prepare the batter.
- Prepare Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, all-purpose flour, whole milk, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Add Butter to Skillet: Carefully remove the heated skillet from the oven and add the unsalted butter, swirling the pan so it melts and coats the bottom and sides evenly.
- Pour Batter: Immediately pour the prepared batter into the hot skillet to ensure a good rise during baking, then return the skillet to the oven.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the pancake is puffed up and golden brown around the edges. Avoid opening the oven during baking to maintain maximum puffiness.
- Serve: Remove the baked pancake from the oven and serve immediately with optional toppings such as powdered sugar, lemon juice, fresh berries, or maple syrup for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.
- This pancake is best served immediately as it will deflate slightly as it cools.
- You can double the recipe and bake it in a 9×13-inch dish to serve more people.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the pancake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
