Super Easy Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe (2024)

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This Super Easy Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe is a delicious breakfast that’s quickly whisked together in the blender then baked in a hot skillet until golden and puffy!

We love to make this skillet puffy pancake on the weekends with some seriously delicious Scrambled Eggs on the side.

Super Easy Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe (1)Super Easy Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe (2)This Super Easy Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe is a cross between a Classic Pancake, a crepe and a popover. It’s one of those recipe that you’ll be watching bake through the oven door!

What Is A Dutch Baby Pancake?

Dutch BabyPancakes are known by several names – GermanPancake, a Bismarck or a Dutch Puff, I’ve just always known them as Dutch BabyPancakes. Any way you spell it, they’re delicious!

Ingredients Needed-

Here’s the basic list of ingredients you’ll need in order to make this Dutch Baby Pancake. As always you can find the full printable recipe located in the recipe card below.

  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Sugar
  • Vanilla
  • Butter

You probably already have all the ingredients needed in your fridge and pantry now!

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How To Make Dutch Baby Pancakes

BLEND INGREDIENTS The batter for the Dutch BabyPancake is quickly whisked together in your blender, just like my basic crepe recipe. The batter will bequite thin, nothing like your traditional pancakes.

LET IT REST AND HEAT OVEN You’ll let it rest for at least 15 minutes to give the flour a chance to absorb into the liquid. While the batter is resting, heat up your oven and stick in a cast iron skillet. Once the oven is heated and the skillet is hot, pull it out and add some butter!

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POUR IN BATTER The hot skillet will immediately begin to cook the pancake, so you’ll want to act fast. Pour in your batter and pop it right back into the hot oven.

BAKE AND WATCH IT PUFF UP The pancake batter will puff up like a pillow in the oven and slowly fall down when removed, creating a delicious pancake-shaped bowl perfect for filling with fresh fruits.

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Make Ahead Instructions

To get the full effect and taste of this puffy pancake, it’s best to cook it fresh. You can blend the pancake batter up to 24 hours in advance and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.

Just before baking, give it another whirl in the blender and then let sit for 15 minutes again before pouring into the hot skillet.

What If I Don’t Have a Cast Iron Skillet?

No skillet? No problem! You can also make this in a 9×13″ casserole dish. Just pop it in the oven to heat it up and add that butter before pouring in the batter and baking.

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What To Serve With Dutch Baby Pancakes

Traditionally, you’ll dust the whole pancake with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream.

Here are some other topping ideas you might enjoy:

  • Top with whipped cream and drizzle with chocolate syrup
  • Spread lemon curd over the top and add fresh raspberries
  • Cut up bananas and drizzle with honey
  • Top with apple pie filling and a scoop of vanilla ice cream

More Fun Pancake Recipes To Try

Here are a few more of our favorite pancake recipes that you might enjoy…

  • Strawberry Greek Yogurt Pancakes
  • The BEST Classic Pancake Recipe
  • Dad’s 3 Ingredient Pancakes

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My whole family LOVES this fun and delicious Dutch BabyPancake recipe.

Either way you serve it, you’re going to love it too!

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Super Easy Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe

Super Easy Dutch BabyPancake Recipe is a delicious breakfast that's quickly whisked together in the blender then baked in a hot skillet until golden and puffy!

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time40 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6

Calories: 175 kcal

Author: Shawn

Ingredients

For Topping:

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place a 10 inch cast iron skillet into the oven to get hot.

  • Meanwhile combine the eggs, milk, flour, granulated sugar, vanilla and salt in a blender and blend for 10 seconds. Scrape down sides and blend again until smooth. Let batter rest for at least 15 minutes.

  • Once the batter has rested carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and add the butter. Let the butter melt and swirl it around the pan. Quickly pour in the batter and return skillet to the oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.

  • Remove from oven and dust with powdered sugar and top with desired toppings. Cut into slices and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords: dutch baby, Easy, pancake, skillet. oven baked

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Super Easy Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe (2024)

FAQs

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? ›

Eggs and milk: This light and fluffy Dutch baby recipe starts with two eggs whisked with milk. Flour: All-purpose flour lends structure and helps hold the batter together. Seasonings: These sweet Dutch babies are flavored with nutmeg and a pinch of salt.

Do you have to use a cast iron skillet for a Dutch baby? ›

The pan doesn't have to be cast iron; you can use any oven-safe pan or baking dish of a similar size. I've even done them in a pie dish!

How to make pancake formula? ›

Method. Put 100g plain flour, 2 large eggs, 300ml milk, 1 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil and a pinch of salt into a bowl or large jug, then whisk to a smooth batter. This should be similar in consistency to single cream. Set aside for 30 mins to rest if you have time, or start cooking straight away.

What do you mix with baby formula? ›

Use water from a safe source to mix your infant formula. If you are not sure if your tap water is safe to use for preparing infant formula, contact your local health department. Use the amount of water listed on the instructions of the infant formula container. Always measure the water first and then add the powder.

Why is my Dutch baby so flat? ›

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. If the pan isn't hot enough then the liquid does not heat up and create the steam quickly enough and so the flour will cook through and set before the pancake can rise.

Why does my Dutch baby taste eggy? ›

Eggs: 5 of them! Dutch Babies are “eggier” and taste similar to crepes or popovers. The eggs provide structure and the fat in the yolks adds richness and flavor. Sugar: Just 1 tablespoon sweetens the batter slightly and promotes beautiful browning.

What makes pancakes fluffy and helps them rise? ›

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.

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.

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

Dutch babies are larger, use butter rather than beef fat, and are frequently sweet. They use more eggs than a Yorkshire pudding and normally have sugar and vanilla and, unlike a Yorkshire pudding, are normally cooked in a cast-iron frying pan.

What makes a Dutch baby puff up? ›

The magic that makes that Dutch baby pancake rise to its signature heights is simple: Steam! The combination of air that's whipped into the eggs when you mix the batter and the super hot cast-iron skillet (and oven) create the conditions needed for the lift we love.

Why did my Dutch baby fall? ›

Why did my Dutch baby fall? If your Dutch baby does not rise, a few factors may be the culprit. The ingredients were too cold, the mixture wasn't mixed well (either too much or too little), the pan wasn't hot enough, or you needed more butter.

What is another name for a Dutch baby? ›

Sometimes referred to as a Bismark, these pancakes were first served in the States in the early 1900s at Manca's, a diner in Seattle that eventually closed in the 1950s. The owner's daughter coined the name, “Dutch Baby,” presumably the result of an Americanization of Deutsch into Dutch.

What happens if you don't prep a cast iron skillet? ›

Cooking on unseasoned cast iron can result in sticking, rusting, and a myriad of other issues (some of which are outlined above). Lucky for cast-iron newbies, most skillets sold these days come pre-seasoned. Take your store-bought seasoning a step further though and add your own before you call it good to go.

Can I use baby formula for baking? ›

Cook or Bake with it

Milk is milk, so if you have some leftover baby formula that hasn't expired yet, you might as well use it in your baking and cooking recipes.

Can I use formula milk to cook baby food? ›

You should cook food seperately and after it gets cooked u can mix it with formula milk but avoid boiling formula milk.

Can you make homemade baby food with formula? ›

Since babies can't drink cow's milk until they are 1 year old, don't use it in your homemade baby food. Breast milk, formula, or plain filtered water are better choices to thin out purées. Keep in mind that too much liquid makes for runny food, so add a little bit at a time.

Can you make baby oatmeal with formula? ›

"To make baby oatmeal you just need oats and a food processor or blender, plus a liquid to cook them in," says Shaw. For that liquid, you can either use hot water, breast milk, or formula. Cow's milk or dairy-free alternative milks aren't recommended for children before they are a year old.

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