Description
Discover the deliciousness of German Pancakes with this easy-to-follow recipe. These puffed pancakes are a perfect breakfast treat that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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For the Pancake:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For Cooking:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for the pan)
For Serving:
- powdered sugar
- fresh lemon wedges or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a 9×13-inch baking dish or two 9-inch pie dishes in the oven while it preheats.
- Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, flour, salt, vanilla extract, and sugar until smooth.
- Prepare the Pan: Remove the hot pan from the oven, add butter, and swirl to coat the bottom and sides.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Serve: Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with lemon wedges or maple syrup.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter.
- The pancake will deflate slightly after coming out of the oven—that’s normal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
