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German Pancakes Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: German

Description

This classic German Pancakes recipe offers a light, fluffy, and delicious baked pancake that’s perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch. Made with a simple batter of flour, milk, eggs, and butter, it bakes up golden and puffy in the oven, topped with powdered sugar and served with maple syrup for a delightful meal.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • Wet Ingredients

      • 1 cup milk
      • 6 large eggs
      • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
      • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

      Toppings

      • Powdered sugar, for dusting
      • Maple syrup, for serving


Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a large baking dish or cast iron skillet to ensure the pancake does not stick and bakes evenly.
  2. Blend the Batter: In a blender, combine the all-purpose flour, milk, large eggs, melted unsalted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until the batter is smooth, ensuring there are no lumps for a perfect texture.
  3. Bake the Pancake: Pour the blended batter into the prepared baking dish or skillet. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pancake is puffed up and has a lovely golden brown color on top, indicating it’s perfectly cooked through.
  4. Serve: Remove the pancake from the oven and dust generously with powdered sugar. Serve immediately with maple syrup or your choice of toppings for a delicious, warm meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.
  • The pancake is best served fresh out of the oven as it will begin to deflate once cooled.
  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet for a crispier crust.
  • Adjust sugar amounts according to your taste preference for sweetness.