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Dutch Baby {German Puffed Pancake}

This big ole' puffy, baked pancake is easy to make and takes just minutes to bring together a delicious breakfast.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Keyword: dutch baby, german pancake, puffed pancake
Servings: 4
Author: itsmeallisonjennie

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose unbleached flour
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter to melt in skillet

Instructions

  • Preheat. Heat 12" cast iron skillet or oven safe skillet in oven set for 425°F.
  • Mix. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, flour, vanilla, maple syrup and salt until well combined and there are no clumps.
  • Brown the butter. Add 2 tbsp. of unsalted butter to hot cast iron skillet. Then, add skillet back to the oven for a minute or so, to melt and brown the butter.
  • Bake. Pour Dutch Baby batter into cast iron skillet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. When time is up, remove Dutch Baby from the oven. It will be puffy but deflate quickly. This is completely normal and kind of fun to watch, too!
  • Enjoy. Serve with powdered sugar, fresh berries, maple syrup or jam. Any way you enjoy it, it'll be delicious!

Notes

Recipe adapted from Steph at Hopewell Heights.