Description
This classic German Pancakes recipe delivers a light, airy, and slightly crispy breakfast treat. Made with simple ingredients like eggs, milk, flour, and butter, these oven-baked pancakes puff up dramatically in the oven and are perfect served with powdered sugar, fresh fruit, or syrup. The recipe is straightforward and yields fluffy, golden-brown pancakes that are both impressive and delicious.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk (or 2%)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it is hot enough to create the perfect rise and crispy edges for the German pancakes.
- Prepare Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined and slightly frothy. Gradually add the flour, sugar, and salt while continuing to whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Melt Butter: Place the 6 tablespoons of salted butter into a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish and put it in the preheating oven just until the butter melts and begins to bubble but not brown.
- Combine and Bake: Carefully remove the hot skillet with melted butter from the oven and quickly pour the prepared batter over the melted butter. Return the skillet immediately to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pancake is puffed up, golden brown, and set in the center.
- Serve: Remove the German pancake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. It will deflate a bit when it cools. Slice into pieces and serve warm with powdered sugar, fresh fruit, syrup, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Make sure the oven is fully preheated before baking for the best puff and texture.
- Use a heavy-bottomed oven-safe skillet (such as cast iron) for even heat distribution.
- The pancake will deflate after removing from the oven but will still taste delicious.
- Experiment with toppings like lemon juice and powdered sugar, fresh berries, or maple syrup.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and milk with almond or oat milk.
