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dutch baby german pancake puffed in a cast iron skillet

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
  

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
 

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.