German Pancakes
- Sylvia
- Mar 9
- 1 min read
They are the perfect pancakes when you want to eat together, rather than the huddle around the kitchen, waiting for the next pancake to come off the griddle.
How to Make Perfect German Pancakes
If you're looking for a breakfast that feels special but comes together with minimal effort, you need to try German Pancakes. Unlike traditional fluffy pancakes that require you to stand over a hot stove, this dish bakes entirely in the oven. It emerges puffed up, golden brown, and with a wonderfully light, almost custardy texture that is completely unique.
This recipe guides you through making a perfect German Pancake, also known as a Dutch Baby. The batter is blended in seconds, poured into a hot, buttery pan, and baked to perfection. While it's in the oven, you'll whip up a simple, delicious blueberry syrup that complements the pancake beautifully. It's a show-stopping breakfast that’s surprisingly easy, making it ideal for a lazy weekend morning or a special family brunch.
Recipe Overview: Ingredients and Timing
This recipe is quick, with most of the time being hands-off while the pancake bakes. Having your ingredients ready makes the process seamless.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
What You'll Need
Here are the ingredients for both the pancake and the syrup:
For the German Pancake:
3 tablespoons butter
3 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup + 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
For the Blueberry Syrup:
2 cups frozen blueberries
3 tablespoons maple syrup
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
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Searing the Beef
They are the perfect pancakes when you want to eat together, rather than the huddle around the kitchen, waiting for the next pancake to come off the griddle.
Notes
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Step 1: Place a 8x13 metal baking dish in the oven and preheat to 400F. (160C). Add the butter, let it melt, and heat for 5 minutes until light brown bits start to appear in the butter.
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Step 2 : While the butter is heating, add milk, eggs, vanilla extract, all purpose flour and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend until combined.
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Step 3: Open the oven and work quickly and carefully pour in the pancake mixture and close the oven.
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Step 4: Cook for 15-18 minutes until browned and risen.
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Step 5: While the pancake is in the oven, make the blueberry syrup. Place the blueberry and maple syrup in a pan and heat for about 8 minutes until the blueberries release their color and thicken. Turn off the heat and put to one side to cool slightly.
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Step 6: Take the pancakes out of the oven ( the center may be very puffed up, but it will go back down after a minute) , sprinkle with powdered sugar and spoon in the blueberry syrup and cool whipped.
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Step 7: Slice and serve!
Instructions
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt
2 Tbsp white sugar
3 Tbsp butter
1 cup +3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 cups frozen blueberries
3 Tbsp maple syrups
powder sugar for dusting
German Pancakes
German Pancakes
Head Chef
Sylvia
They are the perfect pancakes when you want to eat together, rather than huddling around the kitchen, waiting for the next pancake to come off the griddle.
Servings :
Calories:
Prep Time
10 min
Cooking Time
15 min
Rest Time
0 min
Total Time
25 min
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