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German Pancakes are a light and fluffy version of American pancakes. There are only 5 ingredients in this easy breakfast. Top with a little bit of powdered sugar, fresh fruit, or maple syrup for a delicious breakfast breakfast that the whole family loves. Some people call these Hootenanny, Puff-puff, or Dutch Baby pancakes.
GERMAN PANCAKE RECIPE
Back in college, my roommate Steph introduced me to these German pancakes. Of course back then we called them puff-puff pancakes and would make them on Saturdays or for birthdays. The perfect college breakfast made from simple ingredients.
I love making these with my kids because they think it’s a magic trick. The pancakes get all puffy, even puffier up the edges of the pan than the picture below. As they come out of the oven and cool a bit they deflate, which is totally normal. These are a family favorite.
These pancakes are not super sweet. In fact, there’s no sugar in them at all but they are topped off with powdered sugar, fruit, and syrup like regular pancakes.
HOW TO MAKE GERMAN PANCAKES
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
While the oven is preheating, place butter in a 9×13 casserole dish and place in oven and let it melt.
In a blender, add the eggs, whole milk, flour, vanilla extract, and salt (and cinnamon if desired). Blend until smooth. This can also be done by hand but is a lot easier in a blender.
Pour batter into the hot pan over the melted butter. Bake for 17-22 minutes or until the pancakes are puffy and golden brown.
To serve, sprinkle with a dusting of powdered sugar, fresh berries, or drizzle of maple syrup.
OTHER NAMES FOR GERMAN PANCAKES
Everyone has a different name for these puffy oven pancakes. Call them what you want but they are still delicious for Christmas morning, special breakfasts, or a Saturday.
- Hootenanny
- Puff-puff
- Dutch Babies
- Bismarck
- Dutch Puff
- German Puff Pancakes
I highly suggest you serve these with this Homemade Buttermilk Syrupand whipped cream.
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- Healthy Oatmeal Pancakes
- Jelly Roll Pancakes
- Pumpkin Pancakes
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German Pancakes
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German Pancakes are a light and fluffy version of American pancakes. There are only 5 ingredients in this easy breakfast. Top with powdered sugar, fruit, or syrup for a delicious breakfast. Some people call these Hootenanny, Puff-puff, or Dutch Baby pancakes.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of salt
- (optional) ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
While the oven is preheating, place the butter in a 9x13 baking dish and place in oven, just until the butter melts.
In a blender, add the eggs, milk, flour, vanilla, and salt (and cinnamon if desired). Blend until smooth. This can also be done by hand in a large bowl but is a lot easier in a blender.
Pour batter into the baking dish over the butter. Bake for 17-22 minutes or until the pancakes are puffy and golden brown.
To serve, sprinkle with powdered sugar and add fruit or syrup.
Cuisine: german
Course: All Recipes, Breakfast
Author: Christy Denney
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published on Dec 10, 2023
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12 comments on “German Pancakes”
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April Driggers — Reply
Yours is literally the only one I’ve seen that doesn’t look like custard in the middle. Okay, I’m now convinced to try it!
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Christy Denney — Reply
It’s not!
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Deb — Reply
They are called “pannekoeken” and ordinated in the Netherlands. We’ve been making them in our Dutch family for over 75 years. So good!
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Sondra — Reply
Our family loves this recipe!! We serve it with blueberry compote!! Delicious!!
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Christy Denney — Reply
Yum!
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Mary Reardon — Reply
I cannot wait to try this – I love pancakes all kinds – I will let you know how we like them.
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Christy Denney — Reply
Thanks Mary!
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Diane Michonski — Reply
I have a Dutch Baby baking pan! Thank you forgot all about it. Going to make tomorrow morn! Thanks!! 😊
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Christy Denney — Reply
Good luck!
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Nancy — Reply
We top ours with
8 ounce block cream cheese softened and beat on high speed with mixer
Add 1 cup whipping cream and I/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla be at til stiff peaks form
Top pancake with fruit (we use bananas) and a big scoop of whipped topping-
Christy Denney — Reply
Ooh that sounds a lot like this chocolate eclair cake I have: https://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/chocolate-eclair-cake/
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Christy Denney — Reply
Yum!
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