Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe (2024)

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This Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe (also called a German Pancake or Puff Pancake) is a perfect weekend breakfast! Serves up to 6 people. Enjoy with a selection of fresh fruit!

Just in time for the weekend I’m sharing this simple Dutch Baby Pancake recipe. This is one of our most favourite brunch recipes. It’s like eating a giant popover for breakfast, and really, what’s not to love about that? Definitely a treat.

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Simple and so good.

The great thing about this breakfast is that you get all the best parts of a pancake, without having to stand at the stove and flip endless batches while everyone eats all of your hard work. One dish with this Dutch Baby recipe, and we all get to eat at the same time.

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It doesn’t have to be perfect to be delicious!

It’s funny, every time we make one of these puffed pancakes they always look a little different. The way they puff up is totally unpredictable and you just never know what you’re going to get…except that it’s always guaranteed to be delicious. But don’t be alarmed when your Dutch Baby is sky high right out of the oven, then 30 seconds later it’s flat as, well, a pancake. It’s all part of the process and charm of this delicious pancake.

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What to add to a Dutch Baby Pancake?

Now how to enjoy these puffed pancakes? Everyone in my family likes to dress their piece of puffed pancake a little differently. Some like maple syrup and others, like myself, enjoy it with cinnamon & sugar sprinkled on top, or a little sprinkle of powdered sugar. Oh and butter. I like mine served hot with lots and lots of butter. Then when we’re done, we all politely fight over all of the delicious crispy buttery bits on the bottom of the pan…you’ll see exactly what I mean when you make one of your own.

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Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe Tips:

  • Milk: You can use 2% milk or whole milk for this recipe. Don’t use skim milk.
  • Butter: Use salted butter. If you only have unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt to the batter.
  • Really froth the batter up!The more frothy the batter, the puffier the pancake will be. You can use a blender or hand blender to blend.
  • Questions about butter and pan size? Please read the FAQ’s below.
  • Additions: You can add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract to the batter if you want a little extra flavour. You can also add fruit…here are some examples: Apple Dutch Baby, Strawberry Buttermilk Dutch Baby and Strawberry Blueberry Dutch Baby.
  • Enjoywith a selection of fresh fruits or fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries) or a fruit salad.
  • Leftovers: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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FAQs about this recipe:

This is my most commonly asked question/concern about this recipe. Let me first say, if you think there is too much butter, then reduce it, it’s fine. I like to use 4 – 6 tbsp in a 12 inch pan, but if that feels like too much for you, reduce it. But remember you do need enough butter melted in the bottom of the pan in order for the pancake to rise properly, and not stick to the bottom. The butter in the bottom of the pan also creates the most delicious crispy bits that everyone will fight over! 😉

We use a 12 inch enamel pan. But you can also use a 9 x 13 baking dish. Or a 12 inch cast iron pan or any oven-safe skillet.

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Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe

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Use an 12 inch in diameter pan for this recipe as the batch makes a very large pancake. If you have a smaller pan, feel free to cut the recipe in half.

  • Author: Jo-Anna Rooney
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Oven

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 46 tbsp butter (See FAQ’s above)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. In a bowl whisk together the milk, flour, sugar, and eggs until smooth. Really froth this mixture up! The more frothy, the puffier the pancake will be. In fact, you can use a blender to do this.
  3. In a large skillet (12 x 9 pan), melt the butter over medium-high heat until it is hot and bubbly, and tilt the pan until the butter coats the bottom and sides of the pan.
  4. Immediately pour the pancake batter into the hot skillet and let it cook for about 1 minute, without stirring!
  5. Then place the skillet into the oven and bake for about 15 minutes.
  6. The pancake is done when it is golden brown and puffed up. Also, beware when taking this pancake to the table, because this is a really hot pan!
  7. Once the pancake is done serve immediately (while it’s puffed up), because it will shrink quickly!
  8. Serve with syrup or cinnamon sugar.

Keywords: Dutch baby, puff pancake

Recipe adapted from Joy of Cooking

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Note: I have updated this post with more recipe tips, and reduced the butter from 8 tbsp to 4 – 6 tbsp. Feb 2023

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Jo-Anna Rooney

Hi I'm Jo-Anna Rooney, the creator, director, baker, maker and home decorator here at A Pretty Life in the Suburbs! I'm sharing a simple home life through fresh and easy recipes and uncomplicated home tips and home decor.

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FAQs

Why is my Dutch baby so flat? ›

The recipe doesn't contain any chemical leavening as the milk and eggs create steam that causes the Dutch Baby to rise. If the pancake was a little flat it is most likely that either the oven or the skillet (or other pan) was not hot enough.

How to make baby pancakes with baby formula? ›

In a bowl, whisk together 50g plain flour, 1 egg, 1tsp of vegetable oil, and 150ml of milk (formula/breastmilk/cow's milk). Pour the mixture into a pan and fry for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. On top of the pancake, make a smiley face out of HiPP Organic's Strawberry and Raspberry Yogurt.

Why did my Dutch baby pancake not rise? ›

There are two main culprits to flat, sad Dutch baby pancakes: Your oven wasn't hot enough. The hotter your oven, the more puffed your Dutch baby pancake will be. Make sure to preheat the oven for at least 10 minutes before baking the batter.

What is a Dutch baby pancake made of? ›

Ingredients in a Dutch Baby Pancake

Flour: Nothing fancy here, all-purpose does the job just fine. Eggs: If you can remember to, let the eggs come to room temperature while you're heating the oven. Milk: Skip the skim milk — 2% or whole work best. Sugar: You'll need two tablespoons of granulated sugar.

Why does my Dutch baby taste eggy? ›

If you would like the inside of the finished dish to be a little less "egg-y" then cut the number of eggs down to 3, and many many reviewers also found that just 3 Tablespoons of butter worked better for them.

When to eat a Dutch baby? ›

This large, fluffy pancake is excellent for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert any time of year. And it comes together in about five blessed minutes. Just dump all of the ingredients into a blender, give it a good whirl, pour it into a heated skillet sizzling with butter, and pop it into the oven.

Can babies have regular pancake mix? ›

Can babies have pancakes from boxed mixes? Yes. An occasional taste of whatever pancakes you are having won't hurt (as long as they are free of honey), but aim for moderation if the pancakes are very high in sodium or sugar.

When can babies eat flour? ›

Caregivers of infants can possibly minimize the risk by introducing wheat or barley containing foods no earlier than four months and no later than six months. This is especially true for children who are already at risk of developing celiac disease.

Is baking powder ok for babies? ›

Can babies have baking soda or baking powder? Food containing baking powder or baking soda may be introduced as soon as baby is ready to start solids, which is generally around 6 months of age. Baking soda and powder may be safely shared in baking and cooking because the amount used is generally small.

How are German pancakes different from American pancakes? ›

How are German Pancakes different than American Pancakes? German pancakes use a whole lot more eggs and no added leavening agent. German Pancakes are also baked in the oven to a golden perfection.

What makes pancakes rise the most? ›

Pancakes and waffles typically both contain baking soda, which causes them to rise. As soon as the baking soda is combined with the wet ingredients (which contain an acidic ingredient, like often buttermilk), it starts producing carbon dioxide gas bubbles that cause the batter to rise.

How long should you let pancake batter rise? ›

A – Ideally make your batter and let it rest for about 30 minutes before cooking. This allows the flour to absorb the liquid, making the pancakes lighter and fluffier.

What is special about Dutch pancakes? ›

A Dutch pancake is usually larger and much thinner than the thick and fluffy American pancakes. If you order a Dutch pancake at PANCAKES Amsterdam, you will get a delicious thin pancake with a diameter of 32 centimeters. Pancakes are made of basic ingredients, namely flour, milk, salt, and eggs.

What is the difference between Yorkshire pudding and Dutch baby pancake? ›

A Dutch baby is very similar to a Yorkshire pudding, with a few differences: the Yorkshire pudding is more likely to be baked in individual servings, the pan is usually greased with beef drippings, and the result is rarely sweet. Dutch babies are larger, use butter rather than beef fat, and are frequently sweet.

What is a pancake in Dutch slang? ›

A pancake, just a typical Dutch dish. But it's also something you can call someone. An Ajax-fan (Ajax is the biggest football club in the Netherlands) made this one nationally popular in the 2000's when he called one of the most famous Dutch players, Marco van Basten, a pannenkoek.

How do I fix my baby's flat? ›

Change your baby's head position while they sleep: While your baby sleeps, gently move their head to the side they don't usually favor. Hold your baby often: This limits the time your infant spends leaning against a flat surface. Cradle and feed your baby in different positions, switching arms from time to time.

Why do babies get flat? ›

Infants are on their backs for many hours every day, so the head sometimes flattens in one spot. This happens not only while they sleep, but also from being in infant car seats, carriers, strollers, swings, and bouncy seats. Premature babies are more likely to have a flattened head.

How do Dutch babies sleep? ›

Many Dutch parents emphasize rest and regularity for their infants. 8-Month-old Dutch babies slept 1.67 h more than U.S. babies. They also showed a more mature pattern of Quiet Sleep. The differences correspond to parental beliefs and practices.

Why are my German pancakes dense? ›

Overmixing the batter can cause the gluten in the flour to overdevelop, leading to a dense pancake. Batter Not At Room Temperature: Ingredients that are not at room temperature can cause the batter to be too dense. Make sure all ingredients, including the eggs and milk, are at room temperature before making the batter.

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