Best 10 German Puff Pancakes Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the allure of German puff pancakes, also known as Dutch babies. These fluffy, golden-brown wonders are a symphony of flavor and texture, captivating the senses with their delicate interior and crispy edges. Whether you prefer them savory or sweet, simple or elaborate, German puff pancakes are a versatile dish that can be tailored to your individual preferences. So, let us embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect German puff pancake, exploring various recipes and techniques that will elevate your breakfast or brunch experience to new heights.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

GERMAN PANCAKE



German Pancake image

Piping hot and puffy from the oven, this golden pancake made a pretty presentation for a skier's theme breakfast I hosted. Served with homemade buttermilk syrup, it's an eye-opening treat. Make several German pancakes if you're feeding a crowd, and keep in mind that my easy syrup tastes great on waffles and French toast, too. -Renae Moncur, Burley, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 cups syrup).

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
BUTTERMILK SYRUP:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar
Fresh blueberries, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place first 4 ingredients in a blender; process just until smooth., Pour melted butter into a 13x9-in. baking dish; tilt dish to coat. Add batter; bake, uncovered, until puffed and golden brown, about 20 minutes., Meanwhile, place butter, sugar, buttermilk, corn syrup and baking soda in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 7 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla., Remove pancake from oven. Dust with confectioners' sugar; serve immediately with syrup and, if desired, fresh blueberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 203mg cholesterol, Sodium 543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

GERMAN PANCAKE



German Pancake image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup milk, warmed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vegetable shortening
Confectioners' sugar
Marinated Berries or Glazed Apples and Pears, recipes follow
Serving suggestion: Maple syrup
2 tablespoons sugar
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, and seeds scraped out with a knife and reserved
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, and seeds scraped out with a knife and reserved
Grated zest of 1/2 lemon
Grated zest of 1/2 orange
1 cup water
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 pint raspberries
1/2 pint blueberries, rinsed
1/2 pint strawberries, rinsed, tops trimmed, halved or quartered, if large
3 small Granny Smith apples or other tart baking apple (about 1 1/4 pounds)
3 Bosc pears (about 1 1/4 pounds)
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup unsalted butter
Grated zest of 2 oranges, plus their juice
Two 3-inch-long cinnamon sticks
2 tablespoons Calvados, Apple Jack, or brandy (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, sugar, milk, vanilla, and butter. Whisk in the flour to make a smooth batter. Set aside.
  • Heat a well-seasoned 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove and brush the inside with the shortening. Pour in the batter and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Lower the oven to 350 degrees F. and continue baking until puffed and golden brown, about 13 to 15 minutes more. Run a knife around the edge of the skillet. Sift the confectioners' sugar over the pancake. Serve immediately in the skillet with maple syrup, marinated berries, or glazed apples and pears.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vanilla bean and seeds, citrus zests, and water. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer very gently until syrupy, about 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the citrus juices. Combine the berries in a bowl. Strain the warm syrup over the berries and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. Serve.
  • Peel, core, and cut both the apples and pears into 3/4-inch wedges. In a medium bowl, toss the fruit with the lemon juice.
  • Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar, orange zest, and cinnamon sticks and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add the fruit, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook, shaking the pan frequently, until glazed, about 10 minutes. Raise the heat to high, add the orange juice, and cook until the fruit is easily pierced with a paring knife, about 1 minute more. If desired, add the Calvados. If cooking on a gas burner, carefully tip the pan toward the flame to flambe the alcohol; if cooking over an electric element, hold a long match near the mixture. Swirl the pan over the heat until the flame subsides. Serve warm.

GERMAN PANCAKE (AKA DUTCH BABY) RECIPE BY TASTY



German Pancake (aka Dutch Baby) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large eggs, granulated sugar, salt, milk, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, butter, butter, powdered sugar, sliced strawberry

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large eggs
1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
1 pinch salt
¾ cup milk, warm
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons butter
powdered sugar, for serving
sliced strawberry, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
  • Combine the eggs, granulated sugar, salt, milk, vanilla, flour and melted butter in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Preheat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes. Melt the butter in the skillet. Pour the batter into the heated skillet and then immediately, and carefully, move the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. The pancake is done when it is a rich amber color and the sides have risen considerably. Carefully remove the pancake from the skillet and let cool slightly on a wire rack.
  • Serve warm with powdered sugar and sliced strawberries.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 3 grams

GERMAN PANCAKES II



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A childhood favorite of mine. We eat it every Sunday morning. Golden pan style egg dish, with lots of big bubbles while baking. Serve with maple syrup.

Provided by BRENNASPITZ

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Pancake Recipes     Baked Pancake Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
6 eggs, lightly beaten
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Melt butter in a medium baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, milk, eggs and salt. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake on center rack in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 209.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

GERMAN OVEN PANCAKES



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Watching this skillet-baked pancake magically puff up in the oven is almost as much fun as eating it.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour, sifted
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon of salt
fresh fruit of your choice, cut into bite-sized pieces
whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. If you have a convection oven, set it at 425°F (the pancakes rise even higher on the convection setting).
  • In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs with a whisk or fork. Stir in the milk, melted butter, salt and sugar. Add the flour to the egg mixture, a big spoonful at a time as you continue to whisk. Be careful not to over-mix, to keep the pancake light and fluffy.
  • Lightly spray a 9"-11" oven-safe skillet with cooking spray.
  • Pour the batter into a heated skillet (this will yield a more golden brown, puffier pancake). Bake 12-18 minutes, just until the edges are golden. Check your pancake at the 12 minute mark. Top with the fresh fruit and whipped cream just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

SUPER PUFFY GERMAN PANCAKE



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This is a family special I grew up with my mom making almost every saturday. It puffs beautifully and looks so complicated, but I've found (with my own family) it's easier than any other breakfast I can make, besides cereal. It impresses guests like you wouldn't believe. My husband still brags about how his wife is such the gourmet...no one needs to know how easy it really is

Provided by Luvinmyfamily

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 1 pancake, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
4 eggs
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • While oven is heating, pour all the milk into blender, and set on the lowest speed. Just let it run, the more bubbles the milk has, the puffier the pancake will be.
  • When oven is hot, put butter in large cast iron skillet and set into the oven, until the butter is bubbly in the pan.
  • Crack eggs in a separate cup, and pour one at a time into blender (while it's still blending).
  • Pour in the flour and the vanilla (if desired) and once it's mixed, pour immediately into hot cast iron skillet.
  • Cook for 20 minutes.
  • Now we're high altitude at 5000ft -- so if your lower, you may need to cook it longer. Just watch it, and when the edges are browned and it's all puffy, your ready to roll.
  • Eat it just like any pancake, or some I know like it with lemon juice and powdered sugar. But either way, you'll love it! =D.
  • Note: If you want to show it off, you'll have to make sure you have an audience as soon as it comes out of the oven, because it begins to collapse as it cools. It will keep some of its shape, but the real 'pow' is first thing out of the oven.

GERMAN PUFF PANCAKES



German Puff Pancakes image

Puffy oven-baked buttery pancake. It's SO easy! You may never make traditional pancakes again. Pour your favorite syrup over it, or just dust powdered sugar on top. There's not much need to add more butter because it's already baked onto the top and forms a delicious salty and buttery crust.

Provided by Kristi Francis

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes     Baked Pancake Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons salted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Whisk the eggs, flour, milk, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside.
  • Put the butter in a 9x11-inch baking dish. Melt the butter in the preheated oven, making sure it doesn't burn, about 5 minutes. Pour the batter into the baking dish with the melted butter.
  • Return to the oven and bake until the pancake is puffed and no longer moist in the center, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 199.4 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 211.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

DUTCH BABY (AKA: GERMAN PANCAKE OR PUFF PANCAKE)



Dutch Baby (Aka: German Pancake or Puff Pancake) image

My sister Daralyn introduced this recipe to our family soon after she was married. Her recipe evolved from a favorite breakfast, to our families standard birthday breakfast. When served for a birthday we add candles and a round of "Happy Birthday" but it tastes just as good without those to amenities!

Provided by Likkel

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F Beat eggs with a wire whip until well aerated. Add milk and whip again. Add salt and flour and stir with a fork, until just blended.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a cast-iron skillet or a 8 x 8 baking dish with at least 2" sides. Run butter all over the pan bottom and up the sides so pancake can climb!
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Serve with butter, syrup and powdered sugar. It is also good when sprinkled with a little lemon juice or topped with fruit (blueberries, sliced peaches, sliced apples or mixed berries).
  • *Can be doubled and baked in a 9 x 13 pan with 2" sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.9, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 302.8, Sodium 478.4, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.4, Protein 14.7

OLD-WORLD PUFF PANCAKE



Old-World Puff Pancake image

My mom told me her mother-in-law showed her how to make this dish, which became popular during the Depression, on their "get acquainted" visit in 1927. At that time, cooks measured ingredients in pinches, dashes and dibs. But through the years, accurate amounts were noted. My wife and I continue to enjoy this dish today, particularly for brunch. -Auton Miller, Piney Flats, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
3 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup whole milk
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Confectioners' sugar
Lemon wedges
Syrup, optional
Fresh raspberries, optional

Steps:

  • Place butter in a 10-in. ovenproof skillet; place in a 425° oven until melted, 2-3 minutes. In a blender, process the eggs, milk, flour, sugar and nutmeg until smooth. Pour into prepared skillet. , Bake at 425° until puffed and browned, 16-18 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve with lemon wedges and, if desired, syrup and raspberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

GERMAN PANCAKES RECIPE



German Pancakes Recipe image

These German pancakes are light, fluffy, and take just minutes to throw together.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 eggs
1 cup flour
½ cup cornmeal
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup milk
¼ cup butter
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup powdered sugar
½ cup blueberries
½ cup raspberries
½ cup blackberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Lightly beat eggs, then add in sifted flour, cornmeal, buttermilk, and milk. Beat 5 minutes (you can use a blender to mix everything if you would like).
  • Melt butter in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish in the oven. Pour the batter into the pan, spread around, and bake for 25 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Top pancakes with whipped cream and berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 220 mg, Sodium 196 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • To make sure your pancakes are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, they're done.
  • If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a regular nonstick skillet. Just be sure to preheat it over medium-high heat before adding the batter.
  • For a sweeter pancake, add a tablespoon of sugar to the batter. You can also add a teaspoon of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
  • Serve your pancakes with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

German puff pancakes are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. They're perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a light, fluffy pancake that will impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new breakfast recipe, give German puff pancakes a try. You won't be disappointed.

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