World’s Best German Pancakes

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0

The World's Best German Pancake Recipe

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

224

Sugar

Fat

13g

German pancakes, also known as Dutch babies, are a breakfast staple that is particularly popular in North America. These light and airy pancakes are cooked in the oven and rise dramatically, creating a show-stopping centerpiece for your breakfast table. They're easy to make and can be customized with a variety of toppings, from fresh fruit to homemade jam. While they're not exactly healthy, they're certainly delicious and perfect for a weekend brunch with the family.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2.	Place butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish and melt in the preheating oven.
3.	In a blender, combine milk, flour, eggs and salt; cover and process until smooth.
4.	When butter has melted, pour batter into pan. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Pancake will puff up dramatically.
5.	Remove pancake from oven and sprinkle with lemon juice and powdered sugar. Serve immediately.

PROS

The German pancake is quick and simple to make, requiring only a few basic ingredients.
It’s a light and fluffy alternative to traditional pancakes and can be served with a variety of toppings.

CONS

The pancake is high in calories and offers little nutritional value.
It’s also not very filling and may leave you hungry soon after eating.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this pancake is not exactly healthy, it does offer a small amount of protein and calcium thanks to the eggs and milk. You can boost the nutritional value by serving it with fresh fruit or a dollop of Greek yogurt for added protein.

	1 cup milk
	1 cup flour
	6 eggs
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1/4 cup margarine