Description
German pancakes are a light and fluffy dish that puffs up while baking. They are easy to prepare and can be topped with various options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (240 ml)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
- Dash of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
- 5 tablespoons butter (70 g)
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar, syrup, fresh fruit
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place butter in an ungreased 9×13-inch metal baking dish and let it melt in the oven while it preheats.
- In a blender, combine eggs, milk, flour, salt, and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish.
- Bake 22–27 minutes, until edges are golden brown and the pancake is puffed.
- Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar and drizzle with syrup. Add fresh fruit if desired.
Notes
- Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free flour blend such as Cup4Cup or King Arthur Measure-for-Measure.
- Best served immediately while puffed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 197 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 231 mg
Keywords: German Pancakes, Breakfast, Easy Recipe