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how to make oven-baked german pancake

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This oven-baked German pancake, also called a Dutch Baby, is fluffy, golden, and slightly custardy inside. Perfect for breakfast or brunch with a dusting of powdered sugar and fresh fruit.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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3 large eggs

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

¼ tsp salt

3 tbsp unsalted butter

Powdered sugar, for dusting

Optional: fresh fruit, honey, or syrup for serving

Instructions

Preheat Oven – Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and let it melt in the oven while preheating.

Make Batter – In a blender, combine eggs, flour, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth.

Bake – Once butter is melted and bubbling, carefully remove dish from oven. Pour in the batter and return to oven immediately.

Cook – Bake for 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

Serve – Dust with powdered sugar, add a pat of butter, and serve with fruit or honey drizzle.

Notes

Do not open the oven door while baking to prevent deflating. Serve immediately for best texture.

  • Author: chef david
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: German
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg