Dutch Baby German Pancake: An Easy Puffy Breakfast
This Dutch baby German pancake rises dramatically around its crisp edges while the center stays tender and custardy. A quick blender batter and hot skillet make it an easy breakfast for eight.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups warm milk
- 6 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- as needed toppings syrup, powdered sugar, berries, etc.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Place 12-inch cast iron skillet (or 9x13 baking dish) in oven while preheating.
Mix all ingredients, except the butter, in a blender for 30 seconds; set aside.
Once oven is preheated, remove hot pan from oven. Pour in melted butter and swirl pan to coat bottom and sides.
Pour batter into the pan. Bake for 25 minutes (do not open the oven yet!). Turn off oven and let rest 5 more minutes before opening oven door. Remove and slice to serve.
Serve hot with toppings such as powdered sugar, syrup, fresh berries, etc.