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These light, fluffy, eggy German pancakes have become a family favorite breakfast recipe! They’re EASY to make, and use 5 simple ingredients!
Serve this classic breakfast dish with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or cinnamon. Try German pancakes with homemade Buttermilk Syrup and whipped cream for a delicious breakfast.
We Love Breakfast!
We love breakfast, and we especially love pancakes (like our Buttermilk Pancakes and Swedish Pancakes), but another favorite that has been made in our family since we were little are German pancakes.
These magical puff-up pancakes (also known as Bismarks, Dutch puff, or Hootenanny pancakes) have always been a favorite, and here’s why:
- They’re quick! Made start to finish in under 30 minutes.
- So simple. They are made with a few ingredients that are pantry staples.
- Great for busy days. Whether their weekends or holidays like Christmas, this quick breakfast recipe is perfect for hectic days.
German Pancakes Vs. Dutch Baby Pancakes
They are very similar but also differ in that Dutch Baby Pancakes have a little more butter, and are typically made in a pan or cast iron skillet with rounded edges.
A German pancake recipe is typically made in a baking pan or casserole dish. Also, if fruit is involved, most people put the fresh berries on top of their Dutch babies, but bake them IN their German pancakes.
How to Make German Pancakes
- PREP. Preheat the oven to 450°F very first thing. Put your butter in the 9×13 baking dish, and place in the warmed oven to let it melt.
- BATTER. While the oven is warming up, whip eggs together in a medium bow. Whisk in flour until clumps are gone. Add milk and salt and whisk until combined.
- *Pro Tip: You can also put all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth!
- POUR. Once the butter is melted, remove the pan from the oven, and pour the mixed batter on top of the melted butter.
- BAKE. Bake for 15-20 minutes. The sides should be golden brown.
Note that they will be overflowing and fluffy but will calm down once you take it out of the oven. Serve immediately with syrup, cinnamon-sugar, a dusting of powdered sugar, or whatever sounds great to you!
Recipe Tips + SToring
Fluffy pancakes. These two tricks will help keep them as puffy as possible:
- For some reason baking in a metal pan vs a glass pan helps.
- Use the freshest eggs possible. Add one egg at a time and beat for 30 seconds after each egg.
STORE. Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven or a toaster oven. If you’re in a hurry the microwave will also work.
FREEZE. Cut into serving-size pieces. Wrap each piece with plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe airtight container. Freeze for 1-2 months.
To reheat: Place the desired amount of pancakes on a baking sheet and cover loosely with a piece of foil. Heat oven to 350°F. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until warm.
Serving Suggestions
So many great ideas, to serve with these German Puff Pancakes and you can find our favorites below but for all ideas, check out our breakfast recipes.
for more pancake recipes:
German Pancakes Recipe
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-x-13-inch baking dish in the warm oven.
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs together. 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.
Kristyn, I think you should change something — you have this recipe listed as an American recipe, however, my very German grandfather would object to that vigorously, were he still alive to do so,…so I’ll do it for him! 🙂 This lovely bread is delicious served with jam or honey.
This is exactly the same as the recipe I’ve been using for over 40 years, and it is perfect! There is one difference, however, and that is the name. My identical recipe that has been passed down through my family for generations is called Dutch Babies. (Not your “American” recipe called “German Pancakes”)
Wow simply wow, just looking at the pictures I want to eat it all.
LOL!! Me too!! Thank you !
I love German Pancakes. In market it is too costly and I tried it at home but it totally messed up and bad taste. But your recipe awesome I’ve tried this at home on last Sunday and it was awesome in a taste. Thank you so much for this recipe. Thanks a lot.
#pancakelove
You are so welcome!! Thank you for trying it! I am glad you found it 🙂
the basic tips to make German pancakes IS REally healthy way, I am lucky who discover this amazing dish tips here thank you so much.
You are so welcome!! Enjoy!
This was so very yummy! & Incredibly easy! Win win!!
Yay!! I am so glad! Thank you for letting me know 🙂
We love love germann pancakes. My husband especially! Thank you for the simple, yummy recipe.
We like to have breakfast for dinner. This is usually what I make. Mix it up in the blender and put it in the oven. Sometimes I’ll make a side with it depending on how maNy people I’m feeding. Great dish to go for!
These german pancakes are so easy & light. My whole family really enjoyed them. I always have those ingredients on hand, so I will be making these often!
Thank you for posting German pancakes. My mother use to mak them for me when I was a little girl. I never did get the recipe, now I have it. Thank you so very much.
I am glad you have the recipe now 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!
I’ve never made these before, so glad to of found and easy go-to recipe for my family!! Can’t wait to try 🙂
I’d love to know what you think!! I hope you like them!