German Pancakes

German pancakes

This is a great breakfast dish to feed a crowd.  My kids love to watch the German pancake puff up and sizzle in the oven as it bakes.

German Pancakes

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 6 eggs
  •  ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8  tsp salt (if using salted butter – more for unsalted butter)
  • 4 Tablespoons butter

Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).  Place milk, flour, eggs, vanilla extract and salt in a blender and pulse for 10-15 seconds until well incorporated.  Place the butter in a 9 inch by 13 inch glass pyrex casserole dish.  Place dish in the preheated oven for 5 minutes until the butter is melted.  Pour batter into the warm dish now coated with melted butter.  Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pancake is puffed and no longer moist in the center.  Serve immediately with your favorite toppings; syrup, whipped cream, additional butter, or berry preserves are all delicious.