Buttery, puffy German pancakes are delicious, served with powdered sugar and fresh fruit. A favorite for breakfast, just like the ones my Grandma made.
You might also like our quick-rise cinnamon rolls, 3-ingredient biscuit recipe, or French toast with caramel syrup!
I remember eating puffy pancakes at my grandma's house. We'd drizzle syrup over them. The corner pieces were always my favorite, so golden and crispy! I later learned that they are actually called German pancakes.
When baked, the edges puff up over the side of the dish and become nice and golden. There is a layer of buttery goodness all over that helps the powdered sugar stick to it when sprinkled right out of the oven.
Why I Like This Recipe
- Minimal ingredients: this recipe requires basic ingredients that you probably already have on hand: eggs, flour, salt, milk, and vanilla.
- Quick: Puffy pancakes bake up in 20-30 minutes. Perfect for any day of the week.
- Reheats well: you can reheat the leftovers for a snack later in the day!
- Versatile: German pancakes (puffy pancakes) are like crepes in the way that you can top them with just about anything.
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Tips and Tricks
- Preheat the baking dish. Place the slices of butter into the baking dish, then put the dish in the oven while the oven preheats. Preheating the baking dish is critical to get the lift and rise that we all know and love in German pancakes.
- Blend ingredients in a blender. I typically whisk my batter ingredients together, but if you find that you are getting a lot of clumps you can blend the batter.
- Add toppings. Puffy German pancakes are delicious and can be served so many different ways. Here are our favorites:
- Sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar.
- Spread with homemade lemon curd and sliced strawberries.
- Sprinkled with powdered sugar and served with berries.
- Drizzled in maple syrup.
Ingredients
- Eggs: this recipe calls for lots of eggs, a great way to use up eggs if you have chickens. You can use 4-6 eggs, I prefer using 6.
- Flour: all-purpose flour works great.
- Vanilla: totally optional, but I like adding a splash.
- Salt: for flavor. I use salted butter so a pinch of salt is all this recipe needs.
- Milk: any kind of milk (I typically use fat-free).
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How To Make German Pancakes
Step 1: Place the butter into the baking dish and preheat the dish in the oven while the oven heats to 425 degrees.
Step 2: Whisk eggs in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3: Add salt, vanilla and milk.
Step 4: Add flour and whisk until smooth.
Step 5: Pour batter into hot baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
German Pancakes FAQs
Yes! Place the pancakes on a baking sheet and heat in an oven at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
Yes, you can whisk the ingredients by hand or blend the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Place the slices of butter into the baking dish, then put the dish in the oven while the oven preheats. Preheating the baking dish is critical to get the lift and rise that we all know and love in German pancakes. As soon as the batter hits the hot pan, it begins to bake and rise up and over the edge.
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German Pancakes
Ingredients
- 5 Tbsp. butter
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla optional
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Slice butter into small squares, place into a 9x13" baking dish, and place the baking dish into the oven to melt the butter while the oven preheats to 425 degrees.
- Beat eggs with a whisk. Whisk in flour and mix until there are no clumps. Add salt, vanilla, and milk. Stir.Note: You can also use a blender to make the batter.
- Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges are puffy and golden. Serve warm with powdered sugar and fruit.
Brandy says
This is a favorite recipe of ours. My kids have memorized it and now make it themselves (ages 14 and 9).