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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.
I love German pancakes.
My husband loves making these German Pancakes. We make them for a special occasion when our children and grandchildren come home to visit❤️ They love them🤗
I’ve been making these since I was a teen – one of the first things I learned to cook on my own – and it is now a favorite dinner in busy nights when no one really wants to cook. If I have more time or we are wanting a special breakfast, I’ll make a spiced peach topping from a jar of peaches cooked in a saucepan, with some sun Amin and a cornstarch slurry to thicken. My son-in-law makes a spiced apple topping for them. So yummy – and now I’m hungry!!
Ooh that all sounds so delicious! What yummy toppings. Thanks for sharing. We love these for fast and easy dinners too. Can’t go wrong with some German Pancakes! 🙂
This is our new, go to favorite for Sunday mornings! My kids love that they can make it on their own, and it turns out perfect everytine!
We make these every weekend! In summer we add fresh peaches and whipped cream and in fall we add cinnamon apples and whipped cream. They are so yummy!
These are my families favorite! I make them every Sunday. It’s so easy to throw together. We top them with peanut butter and syrup!
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My kids love German Pancakes! These were wonderful!
I love this recipe. It has become a “most requested” meal in my family. We love it so much we want to make it for our family at our cabin. Do you know what the adjustments would be for higher elevation baking? Thank you for sharing your recipes with us!
Very simple and delicious!
Thank you! Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe!