Description
Baked German Pancake (also known as Dutch Baby) is a fluffy, oven-baked breakfast favorite made with only 5 simple ingredients and a pinch of salt. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, it’s light, airy, and delicious served with syrup or fresh fruit.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp butter (for baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and place butter in a 9-inch ovenproof skillet. Let butter melt while heating in the oven.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Add flour, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Carefully remove hot skillet from oven and pour batter into skillet over melted butter.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until pancake is puffed and golden brown.
- Serve immediately with syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh fruit.
Notes
- Serve immediately; pancake will deflate slightly as it cools.
- Use fresh berries or a drizzle of lemon juice for a bright flavor.
- For larger servings, double the recipe and bake in a larger skillet or baking dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German-American