Dutch Baby Pancakes

This super simple German pancake recipe is a dump, mix, and bake puffy pancake. It’s a fun and impressive dish perfect for guests or enjoying a cozy morning at home.

This recipe includes instructions on how to make three individual pancakes or one large pancake.

Why You Should Try This Recipe

• Fluffy and Delicious: Dutch baby pancakes are light and airy, with a crispy edge and a soft, custardy center. The texture is unique and satisfying, making them a delightful treat for breakfast or brunch.
• Impressive Presentation: These pancakes puff up dramatically while baking, creating a beautiful, airy structure. They look fantastic when served straight from the oven.
• Versatile Toppings: You can customize them with a variety of toppings, from fresh fruit and maple syrup to powdered sugar and whipped cream.
• Easy to Make: With just a few simple ingredients—eggs, flour, milk, and sugar—Dutch babies come together quickly. Just blend the ingredients, pour them into a hot skillet, and bake!

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs-room temperature
• ½ cup flour
• ½ cup milk-room temperature
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Pinch of nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 3 tbsp butter

Let’s Make Dutch Baby Pancakes

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Combine eggs, flour, milk, sugar, nutmeg, salt, and lemon zest in a blender, scraping down the sides as needed so everything mixes. Allow the mixture to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes while you prepare the baking dish(es).
3. Place 1 tbsp of butter into three baking dishes or ramekins or place all 3 tablespoons into a cast iron skillet.
4. Place the dishes or skillets into the hot oven to melt.
5. Remove the hot baking dish(es) and fill with the egg mixture. For 3 pancakes, divide the mixture equally between the 3 ramekins. For 1 pancake, add the egg mixture to the hot skillet.
6. Bake for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 325° and bake for another 5 minutes.
7. Remove from oven, slice, add your favorite toppings, and serve.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

• Preheat Your Pan: Before pouring in the batter; be sure to preheat the ramekins or skillet in the oven to create that signature puffiness and crispy edges.
• Use Room Temperature Ingredients: If possible, bring the eggs and milk to room temperature before mixing them into the batter. This helps the batter blend more smoothly which creates a lighter, fluffier texture.
• Don’t Overmix: When combining your ingredients, mix just until combined and allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes.

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