German Pancakes
This easy German Pancakes recipe uses six simple ingredients to create a golden, fluffy oven-baked breakfast loved by all ages.
Equipment
- Metal baking pan
- Blender
- Oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- salt just a dash
- 5 tablespoons butter unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place butter in an ungreased 9x13 inch metal baking dish and let it melt in the oven.
- While the butter melts, blend eggs, milk, flour, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Use a blender or whisk vigorously.
- Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven. Pour the batter over the melted butter immediately.
- Bake for 22 to 27 minutes or until puffed and golden around the edges.
- Serve warm with powdered sugar, syrup, or fresh fruit. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
Use a metal pan for best results. Avoid opening the oven door during the first 20 minutes to maintain maximum puff.
Per Serving (based on five servings):
- Calories: 300
- Total Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 9 grams
- Cholesterol: 231 milligrams
- Sodium: 197 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 21 grams
- Sugars: 2 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Fiber: Less than 1 gram
- Calcium: 92 milligrams
- Iron: 2.1 milligrams
- Vitamin A: 720 IU
- Potassium: 164 milligrams
Tips for Lightening It Up
- Use low-fat milk or a dairy-free alternative to reduce fat
- Swap half of the butter with a plant-based version
- Serve with fruit instead of syrup to cut added sugars