German Pancakes Recipe

This light, fluffy, eggy German pancakes recipe is a family favorite. They’re EASY to make, and use 5 simple ingredients!

A Childhood Fav!

We have been making these German pancakes since we were little! Over the years, they have become a breakfast staple in our own home for holidays, weekends and more! Not only are they nostalgic, but they are incredibly delicious and simple. Whip up the batter in a bowl, pour it into the baking dish, and bake!

These magical puff-up pancakes have just a slight hint of sweetness. We love to have them with butter and a dusting of powdered sugar but also enjoy pouring our Buttermilk Syrup, Homemade Maple Syrup over the top and adding Whipped Cream.

You’ll love how quick and yummy these pancakes are! For more favorite pancakes, check out our: Easy Pancake Recipe, Buttermilk Pancakes and Fluffy Pancakes.

Ingredients

PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 20 minutes

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter – Creates a rich, flavorful base for the pancake to cook in.
• 6 large eggs – use the freshest eggs possible 
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• ½ teaspoon salt
• toppings (optional) – powdered sugar, Whipped Cream, Buttermilk Syrup, Maple Syrup, sliced strawberries, blueberries, bananas, or raspberries

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How to Make German Pancakes

1. PREP. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Melt 5 tablespoons butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish in the warm oven.
2. BATTER. In a medium bowl, whisk 6 eggs. Whisk in 1 cup flour until clumps are gone.
   • Add 1 cup milk and ½ teaspoon salt and whisk until combined (this can also be mixed in the blender to avoid clumps).
3. BAKE. Pour batter into the pan of melted butter. Bake for 16–20 minutes. The sides should be golden brown.
   • The sides will be overflowing and fluffy but will come down a bit once the pan is removed from the oven.
4. ENJOY! Serve the German pancakes immediately with your toppings of choice – syrup, cinnamon sugar, a dusting of powdered sugar, or whatever sounds great to you!

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German Pancakes Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna

This light, fluffy, eggy German pancakes recipe is a family favorite. They're EASY to make, and use 5 simple ingredients!

Servings: 8

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Total: 25 minutes mins

Equipment

• 9×13 baking dish

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ▢ 6 large eggs
• ▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 cup milk
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions 

• Preheat the oven to 450°F.
• Melt butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish in the warming oven
• In a medium bowl, whisk eggs. Whisk in flour until clumps are gone.
• Add milk and salt and whisk until combined (this can also be mixed in the blender to avoid clumps).
• Pour batter into the pan of melted butter. Bake for 16–20 minutes. The sides will be overflowing and fluffy but will come down a bit once the pan is removed from the oven.
• Serve immediately with your toppings of choice.

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Notes

Toppings. There are lots of different toppings you can try! We like to top ours with fruit, powdered sugar, and buttermilk syrup.

For the fluffiest pancakes. Use the freshest eggs possible and add eggs, one at a time, whisking for 30 seconds after each egg.

Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or wrap each piece with plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe airtight container then freeze for 1-2 months. Reheat in the oven, toaster oven, or microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 145mg, Sodium: 205mg, Potassium: 110mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 446IU, Calcium: 61mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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