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 or French toast with caramel syrup!
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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.
German pancakes are basically popovers in sheet pan form. Both are delicious. You can see how I serve popovers here.
Why This Recipe is a Keeper
- 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.
German Pancake 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).
German Pancake Toppings
Puffy German pancakes are delicious and can be served so many different ways. Here are our favorites:
- Spread with lemon curd and sliced strawberries.
- Sprinkled with powdered sugar and served with berries.
- Drizzled in maple syrup.
- Sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar.
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.
How Many Servings Will One Batch Make?
One batch of puffy German pancakes will yield 8 slices. You can make a half recipe and bake them in a pie pan or cast iron skillet instead of a 9x13 dish.
Can Puffy German Pancakes Be Reheated?
Yes! Place the pancakes on a baking sheet and heat in an oven at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
How To Make German Pancakes
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.
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