Description
German Pancake whisks together simplicity and charm for a breakfast that feels like a warm hug from Germany. Puffy edges and golden center make this morning treat a delightful way to start your day with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Baked Base:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning:
- 1 dash salt
Instructions
- Heat your oven precisely to 425 degrees F and grab a 9×13-inch metal baking dish.
- Drop 5 tablespoons butter into the baking dish, then slide the pan into the warming oven until butter completely melts and becomes slightly bubbly.
- Combine 6 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 cup flour, a dash of salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract inside your blender. Pulse until the mixture transforms into a perfectly smooth liquid.
- Carefully pour the blended batter directly over the melted butter in the hot baking dish, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Return the dish to the 425-degree oven and bake for exactly 22-27 minutes, watching for golden brown edges and a dramatically puffy texture.
- Remove the pancake from the oven and dust generously with powdered sugar, then drizzle with your favorite syrup for a stunning breakfast presentation.
Notes
- Brown the butter carefully to create a rich, nutty flavor that adds depth to the pancake’s base.
- Use room temperature eggs to ensure a smoother, more even batter that rises consistently in the oven.
- Avoid opening the oven door during baking, as this can cause the pancake to deflate and lose its signature puffy texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend to maintain the same light, airy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-27 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg