German Pancakes

These light, fluffy, eggy German pancakes are EASY to make, and use 5 simple ingredients!

We Love Breakfast!

We love breakfast, especially pancakes (like our Buttermilk Pancakes and Swedish Pancakes). Another favorite that has been made in our family since we were little is 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! Make start to finish in under 30 minutes.
• So simple. Make with a few pantry staple ingredients.
• 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 – Melted butter in the pan creates a rich, flavorful base for the pancake to cook in.
• 6 large eggs – eggs provide structure, lift, and richness to the pancake, use the freshest eggs possible 
• 1 cup all-purpose flour – white flour works the best and provides structure and allows it to hold its puffed-up shape
• 1 cup milk – milk helps create a smooth consistency and contributes to the final texture
• ½ teaspoon salt – enhances the overall flavor
• Toppings (optional) – We like to top ours with powdered sugar, fruit, or Buttermilk Syrup

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 together. 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 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

By: Lil’ Luna

These light, fluffy, eggy German pancakes have become a family favorite breakfast recipe! They're EASY to make, and use 5 simple ingredients!

Servings: 8

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Total: 25 minutes mins

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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 degrees F.
• Melt butter in a 9×13 inch baking dish in the warming 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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Notes

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

For Extra Fluffy Puff Pancakes: Use the freshest eggs possible and add eggs, one at a time, whisking for 30 seconds after each egg.

STORE. Cover and store in the fridge 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.

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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