Dutch Baby ingredients
This German Pancake recipe is quick and easy to make with just seven basic pantry friendly ingredients, plus whatever pancake toppings you plan to pile on top! Let’s take a closer look at what you’ll need to make Dutch Babies from scratch (full recipe in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post):
How to Make German Pancakes
This is the easiest baked pancake recipe you’ll ever make! The batter is made in a blender, and everything gets baked in the same baking dish. Here’s an overview of how to make easy German Pancakes (full recipe in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post):
Step 1: Melt the butter: Place the baking dish in the oven so it can get nice and hot while the oven preheats – the hotter the baking dish, the puffier the pancakes! Once the oven reaches temperature, add the butter to the dish to melt, this will only take a minute or so in the oven. Finally, swirl the melted butter around the edges of the pan so the pancake won’t stick as the edges puff up.
Step 2: Make the batter: In a blender, combine the milk, flour, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt and blend until smooth. Pour the batter in the center of the melted butter; don’t swirl or jostle the pan.
Step 3: Bake the pancake: Bake until the pancake is puffy around the edges and the center is set.
Step 4: Slice and serve: Cut into sections and top with your favorite toppings!
Syrups, Sauces and Spreads
Buttermilk syrup: This is one of our favorites with German Pancakes as seen in these photos! It’s buttery, thick and sweet. I’ve provided the recipe in the notes of the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post. Apple syrup: Tender, sweet apples, swimming in cinnamon syrup AKA cozy drool worthy perfection. This is the other recipe seen in the photos and my favorite during the fall/winter. Maple syrup: Pure maple syrup is always a win and easy to keep stocked. Blueberry sauce: This is sweet and tangy blueberry heaven in every bite. It’s my favorite topping for German Pancakes, pancakes and French toast in the spring/summer! Best of all, it comes together in less than 10 minutes on the stove with just a few ingredients. Strawberry syrup: This is also fantastic. You can also make this recipe with fresh raspberries as well. Store bought berry syrups: Purchase store-bought berry syrups for an easy, tasty shortcut that will elevate your recipe. Sauces: Go extra decadent with caramel or chocolate sauce. You could even combine caramel, bananas and toasted pecans. Jams: Strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, or raspberry jams are delicious with Dutch Babies. Lemon curd: Pair sweet tangy lemon curd with a dusting of powdered sugar/and or berries for tangy, fresh sweetness. You can purchase store-bought lemon curd or make your own following this easy recipe. Ricotta or Yogurt: Ricotta, vanilla Greek yogurt or even cottage cheese with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar along with fresh berries is super tasty. Nut Butter: Add some protein with a slathering of peanut butter, cashew butter or almond butter – or go wild with cookie butter, toffee butter, s’mores peanut butter spread, etc. Nutella: So creamy, chocolaty, decadent and divine, especially with strawberries or raspberries!
Toppings
Butter: Serve with a pad of softened butter, or better yet, pumpkin butter or cinnamon butter. Cinnamon and sugar: Melting butter along with a sprinkling cinnamon and sugar are always a tasty win! Powdered sugar: A dusting of powdered sugar is stand-alone tasty or pairs particularly well with fresh fruit and maple syrup. Fresh fruit: Top the German Pancake recipe with fresh fruit such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, bananas, mangos and/or pineapple. Whipped cream: This is particularly tasty paired with berries. You can also add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the whipped cream. Lemon & sugar: Go simple and refreshing with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice with a sprinkle of granulated sugar or powdered sugar. Nuts: Top the pancakes with some toasted pecans, or better yet, caramelized pecans, or coconut. Bacon: Candied maple bacon would be divine.
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