Description
German pancakes are light, fluffy, and baked to perfection, making them a simple yet impressive breakfast or brunch dish that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Melt the butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish by placing it in the oven as it preheats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the flour and whisk until there are no clumps.
- Stir in the milk and salt, and continue whisking until fully combined. (If you prefer a smoother batter, you can mix everything in a blender to avoid clumps.)
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish with the melted butter.
- Bake for 16-20 minutes, until the edges are puffy and golden. The pancake will deflate a little after removing it from the oven.
- Serve immediately with your choice of toppings, such as powdered sugar, syrup, or fresh fruit.
Notes
- Ensure the oven is fully preheated before placing the pan inside to help the pancakes puff up properly.
- If using fresh eggs, make sure they are at room temperature for a fluffier texture.
- To make the pancakes even fluffier, whisk the eggs one at a time, giving each 30 seconds of whisking.
- For a savory version, try adding cooked sausage crumbles to the batter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
