German Pancakes
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.
GERMAN PANCAKES
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 basic pantry ingredients.
I love making these with my kids because they think it’s a magic trick. The pancakes get all puffy, even puffier than the picture below. As they come out of the oven and cool a bit they deflate, which is totally normal.
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.
HOW TO MAKE GERMAN PANCAKES
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
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While the oven is preheating, place the butter in a 9×13 baking dish and place in oven, just until the butter melts.
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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 but is a lot easier in a blender.
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Pour batter into the baking dish over the butter. Bake for 17-22 minutes or until the pancakes are puffy and golden brown.
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To serve, sprinkle with powdered sugar and add fruit or syrup.
OTHER NAMES FOR GERMAN PANCAKES
Everyone has a different name for these pancakes. Call them what you want but they are still delicious.
- Hootenanny
- Puff-puff
- Dutch Baby
- Bismarck
I highly suggest you serve these with this Homemade Buttermilk Syrup.
OTHER BREAKFAST RECIPES
- Healthy Oatmeal Pancakes
- French Toast Roll-Ups
- Jelly Roll Pancakes
- Cheesy Baked Eggs
- Confetti Bacon Hash Brown Casserole
- Martha’s Breakfast Casserole
- Blueberry Croissant Puff
- Banana Muffins
- Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Bake
- Fluffy Pancakes
German Pancakes
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.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of salt
- (optional) ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
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While the oven is preheating, place the butter in a 9x13 baking dish and place in oven, just until the butter melts.
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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 but is a lot easier in a blender.
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Pour batter into the baking dish over the butter. Bake for 17-22 minutes or until the pancakes are puffy and golden brown.
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To serve, sprinkle with powdered sugar and add fruit or syrup.
I cannot wait to try this – I love pancakes all kinds – I will let you know how we like them.
Thanks Mary!
I have a Dutch Baby baking pan! Thank you forgot all about it. Going to make tomorrow morn! Thanks!! 😊
Good luck!
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
Ooh that sounds a lot like this chocolate eclair cake I have: https://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/chocolate-eclair-cake/
Yum!