Best 7 Classic Dutch Baby Recipes

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If you're looking for a light, fluffy, and delicious breakfast or brunch dish, look no further than the classic Dutch baby. This easy-to-make pancake is made with a simple batter of flour, milk, and eggs, and then baked in a hot oven until puffed and golden brown. Served with lemon juice and powdered sugar, the Dutch baby is a treat that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its simple ingredients and quick preparation time, it's the perfect dish for a busy morning or a lazy weekend brunch. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to make a classic Dutch baby!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

DUTCH BABY



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This large, fluffy pancake is excellent for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert any time of year. And it comes together in about five blessed minutes. Just dump all of the ingredients into a blender, give it a good whirl, pour it into a heated skillet sizzling with butter, and pop it into the oven. Twenty-five minutes later? Bliss.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, pancakes, dessert

Time 40m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 eggs
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch of nutmeg
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Syrup, preserves, confectioners' sugar or cinnamon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Combine eggs, flour, milk, sugar and nutmeg in a blender jar and blend until smooth. Batter may also be mixed by hand.
  • Place butter in a heavy 10-inch skillet or baking dish and place in the oven. As soon as the butter has melted (watch it so it does not burn) add the batter to the pan, return pan to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the pancake is puffed and golden. Lower oven temperature to 300 degrees and bake five minutes longer.
  • Remove pancake from oven, cut into wedges and serve at once topped with syrup, preserves, confectioners' sugar or cinnamon sugar.

CLASSIC DUTCH BABY



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The next time your crew craves pancakes, serve something new and exciting: a Dutch baby. This baked pancake requires whirring a few basic ingredients in a blender, pouring the batter into a piping-hot skillet, and baking for 20 minutes (no need to flip). After it poofs up into a show-worthy display, serve with fresh fruit, whipped cream, and warm maple syrup.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
Greek yogurt or skyr, fresh fruit, and warm maple syrup, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F, with a medium cast-iron skillet (10 inches, measured across top) inside on the center rack. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
  • Purée eggs in a blender until pale and frothy, about 1 minute. Add flour mixture, milk, and vanilla. Purée until smooth, about 30 seconds (the batter will be thin). Add butter to skillet in oven. When it melts and sizzles, pull out the rack and quickly pour batter into center of skillet.
  • Bake until pancake is puffed, golden brown in places, and crisp along the edges, 18 to 22 minutes. Slice into wedges and serve immediately with yogurt, fruit, and syrup.

DUTCH BABY



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I've had these a lot at B&B's, probably because they're delicious and dependable if the right technique is used. This dish is puffy around the outside and flat in the center offering the perfect nest for sliced fresh fruit. It's airy, light and makes a beautiful presentation. The batter can be made up to a day ahead and refrigerated.

Provided by sugarpea

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh fruit, of choice (peaches, nectarines, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries,mangoes, etc.)

Steps:

  • Fifteen minutes before baking preheat the oven to 450°; have a pie plate or oven-proof skillet ready.
  • Whisk together the milk, flour, eggs, sugar and vanilla; put the butter in the pie plate or skillet and place the pan in the oven just until the butter is melted; with a brush coat the rim and entire inside of the pan.
  • Slowly pour batter into hot pan; bake for 20 minutes; reduce heat to 350° and bake another 8-10 minutes, until pancake is well-browned; remove from oven and sieve confectioners' sugar over the top; serve immediately with fruit spooned into the center of the pancake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.7, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 244.6, Sodium 119.1, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 13.8, Protein 12.7

DUTCH BABY



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup maple syrup
6 tablespoons salted butter
1 cup mixed berries
1/4 cup blueberry syrup
Canned whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place a large (about 12-inch) cast-iron skillet in the oven so that it gets very hot, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Mix the eggs and milk in a blender and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add the flour, vanilla and 1 tablespoon maple syrup, then blend again until smooth, about another 30 seconds.
  • Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and melt 4 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Quickly pour in the batter and return the skillet to the oven. Bake until golden brown and risen, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and cut into wedges immediately, as it will start to deflate. Top with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the berries, blueberry syrup, remaining 1/4 cup maple syrup and the whipped cream.

DUTCH BABY



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Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large Granny Smith apple
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided
2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup whole milk
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Confectioners' sugar
Pure maple syrup, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Peel, core, and slice the apple 1/8 inch thick. Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a 9-inch ovenproof crêpe pan or skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the apple, 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar, and the cinnamon and toss well. Sauté the apple for 5 to 7 minutes until tender, tossing occasionally. Spread the apple out in the pan and keep hot over low heat.
  • Meanwhile, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the microwave. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. In a small bowl, combine the flour, the remaining tablespoon of granulated sugar, and the salt. Whisk the flour mixture into the milk mixture, whisking until there are no lumps. Pour the batter over the cooked apple in the hot pan and immediately place in the oven.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the pancake is puffed and the edges start to get crispy and browned. Dust lightly with sifted confectioners' sugar, cut in wedges, and serve hot with maple syrup.

CHEF JOHN'S DUTCH BABIES



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I've always been fascinated by how many different breakfast foods you can create using just milk, eggs, and flour; and this is one of the more interesting examples. Especially considering the unusual, and borderline disturbing name. Sometimes called German pancakes, these have very little to do with Germany, and nothing to do with the Dutch. Apparently they were invented by German immigrants who were referred to as Dutch.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅔ cup milk, room temperature
½ cup packed all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, room temperature
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons clarified butter
1 tablespoon butter
½ Meyer lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Blend milk, flour, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt together in a blender until batter is smooth.
  • Melt clarified butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat until bubbling; pour batter into the center of the skillet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Brush with 1 tablespoon butter, drizzle lemon juice over the top, and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 235.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

SAVORY DUTCH BABY



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I know most people know Dutch Babies as a sweet breakfast food- but not in my family! Sausage and cheese make this breakfast classic more hearty.

Provided by SuperSpike

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 eggs
1 cup flour
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 cup cheese, shredded (use a good melting type like cheddar or Jack)
1 cup cooked sausage (you can use crumbly sausage or even better, smoked sausage cut into bite sized pieces)
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Put margarine and sausage into the baking dish and place in the oven to heat about 5 minutes before you add the batter. Keep a close eye on it because it will burn if you let it.
  • Blend eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a blender or with a mixer. Add the flour 1/4c at a time until just incorporated evenly (don't overmix otherwise you'll activate the gluten in the flour and have a thick dutch baby rather than a fluffy one).
  • Add batter immediately after it's ready to hot baking dish.
  • Sprinkle cheese over the batter and bake for 20-25 minutes, until puffy and Golden brown.
  • Let it cool a few minutes before cutting- it will deflate during this period.
  • Enjoy!
  • Note: this is my family recipe, and it was is told to me as a ratio- 1/4 milk & flour for every egg- feel free to go up or down a size on your baking dish just adjusting according to the ratio!

Tips:

  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. This will help the Dutch baby cook evenly and prevent it from sticking.
  • Make sure the skillet is very hot before adding the batter. This will help the Dutch baby rise quickly and evenly.
  • Don't open the oven door during baking. This will cause the Dutch baby to fall.
  • Serve the Dutch baby immediately. It is best when it is hot and fluffy.

Conclusion:

A Dutch baby is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast, brunch, or dessert. It is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings, such as fruit, syrup, whipped cream, or ice cream. With a little practice, you can easily make a perfect Dutch baby every time.

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