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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.
My family is from Germany and I lived there for a while myself. While sweet pancakes are not unheard of, Germans are far more likely to top their pancakes with cheese or veggies, or a mixture of both. It’s very much like a crepe and quite delicious. I highly recommend it!
I have tried the more savory German Pancake and have loved it as well! Thanks for sharing your topping suggestions. They sound delicious!
I made a slightly healthy alternative. I switched to unsalted butter, almond milk and almond flour. Delicious.
Great options! Thank you for sharing that 🙂
This were great and so easy! The kids loved them. Mine turned out a bit dense in the middle is the a trick to making them a bit fluffier throughout? I was thinking using a blender for the batter??
Hmm..not sure why they did that. It could have been a part of the batter not mixed well. I have not tried the blender. You could see if that helps.
These were so yummy!! I halfed the recipe because it’s just me that eats breakfast at home. Put cinnamon and sugar on them. I don’t know if I should have cooked them a little longer but they were almost like a custard in the middle, which I’m not complaining about!!
Yay! Happy you liked them! Sounds like they could have used a few more minutes, but that’s ok 🙂 Thank you!
awesome recipe . I cant wait to try.
Thank you so much! I can’t wait for you to try it!
Do I need to do something different since I am in Colorado or will this recipe work as is?
I am sorry, I wish I knew. They should be ok 🙂
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Awe, thank you so much!!
AWESOME
It was great and easy👍🏻
I can’t believe I had never made these until a couple years ago. So simple for something so delightful. We just add berries, maple syrup, and whipped cream if I’m feeling fancy! 😆