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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.
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- They’re quick! From start to finish, they’re ready in under 30 minutes.
- So simple. Make these with just a few pantry staples.
- Great for busy days. Whether it’s weekends or holidays like Christmas, this quick breakfast recipe is perfect for hectic days.
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
How to Make German Pancakes
- PREP. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Melt 5 tablespoons butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish in the warm oven.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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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Ingredients
- 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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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
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.
Do you use plain or self rising flour in the German pancake recipe?
All-purpose 🙂 Enjoy & hope you like them!!
Wow! It sounds so fast and easy to make a perfect breakfast with this pancake. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Glad to share! They really are easy & so good!
I half the recipe ate with honey and they were awesome.
Thanks for the recipe – this is wonderful especially with fresh fruit and a little powdered sugar! Yum!
Agreed!! Glad to share 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
I love German pancakes. We fry ours like a regular pancake and lay thinly sliced apples on top then turn them…apples and all. Just butter & powdered sugar. YUM!
We love eating breakfast for dinner especially pancakes 🙂 These pancakes look amazing!! Definitely going to make these. Thanks so much for the recipe 🙂
mmmm… SO YUMMY! The recipe I have calls for exactly half of the one above, and is baked in a pie plate, just in case you’re only feeding a couple of people. I like mine with butter & salt. And now I wish I had some right now!!
If dinner wasn’t already in the oven, I’d make these right now. YUM!
I do love breakfast for dinner. I also love a good German Pancake. I don’t why but my grandma always called them Oven Omelets and she was all German. This version looks super yummy
My husband just requested these for dinner last week so I found a random recipe online…and they were a flop. They were so heavy and they didn’t puff at all and they just fell into a big fat blob. So I am so excited to have a recipe from a trusted source to make for him again. Thanks!