Dutch Baby Pancake
What is a Dutch baby?
Dutch baby pancake is an eggy and fluffy popover pancake made in a cast-iron skillet. It’s also called German pancake but this is actually an American recipe.
It’s made with a simple batter and it’s great any time of the day: breakfast, brunch, lunch, or as a dessert.
This recipe has the perfect ratio of the key ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1 cup full milk.
I can guarantee that the end result is fail-proof. The pancake doesn’t deflate after it’s out of the oven.
The edges remain tall and puffed up while the inside of the pancake is light and airy.
The color is an inviting deep golden brown. This is the best recipe ever!
Dutch Baby Recipe
This easy recipe calls for five (5) basic ingredients in the batter:
- All-purpose flour
- Eggs
- Whole milk
- Unsalted butter
- Salt
It takes five (5) minutes active time for a homemade pancake at home.
How to Make a Dutch Baby?
First, add all the ingredients above in a blender.
Blend the ingredients for 20 seconds or until all they are well combined. The batter should be smooth and runny.
Some recipes call for resting time of the batter but you don’t have to with my quick, easy and fail-proof recipe.
Pour the batter into a super hot cast-iron skillet and bake in the oven on high heat at 450F.
Magic happens in the oven as the batter starts to rise and puff up all around into a puffy, fluffy and airy pancake.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Serve Dutch Baby?
To serve, you can add berries to the pancake.
Dust the top of the pancake generously with powdered sugar. Cut the Dutch Baby into slices and serve warm with maple syrup.
Can I Bake Dutch Baby with a 9×13 Pan?
If you don’t have a cast-iron skillet, you can certainly use a 9×13 pan. Just follow the recipe exactly and use the rectangle pan to make the pancake.
Dutch Baby Vs. German Pancake
German pancake is lower in carb and calories, with fewer ingredients in the batter recipe.
Check out my German Pancake recipe.
How Many Calories per Serving?
This pancake serves 4 people, with only 298 calories per serving.
What Dishes to Serve with This Recipe?
This pancake is best served as a breakfast or brunch. For a wholesome and healthy breakfast/brunch, I recommend the following recipes.
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Dutch Baby
Easy Dutch Baby with 5 ingredients and 5 mins prep time. The best Dutch Baby pancake recipe made in a cast-iron skillet. Serve it sweet or savory for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting
- 1/2 cups mixed berries blueberries and raspberries
- Maple syrup
Directions
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1Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
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2In a blender, combine the flour, eggs, milk, salt, and 2 tablespoons of the melted butter and blend until smooth with no lumps, 20 seconds.
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3In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter over high heat until foamy. Add the batter and immediately put the skillet in the oven. Bake until the pancake is deep golden brown in color and puffed up on the edges, about 18 minutes.
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4Remove from the oven, add the mixed berries in the center of the pancake and dust with powdered sugar. Slice into pieces and pour maple syrup over. Serve warm.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Recipe Source: Cravings by Chrissy Teigan.
I used blueberries and raspberries. You may also use blackberries and strawberries.
Barbara
I’ve tried a few recipes and this one came out like it’s suppose to! I did add 1/3 cup sugar to the recipe and lemon zest. Instead of syrup I had lemon curd so put that on with blueberries then a sprinkle of powdered sugar! Delicious..id say resturants quality!
DAB
Only me and my husband so I halved the recipe and baked in a 9×9 glass baking dish. Came out perfect. It’s a keeper.
Rasa Malaysia
Nice!??
Donna
Just made it for Christmas Eve! It was super easy, light and yummy. Thank you!
Rasa Malaysia
Awesome!?
Donna
Such a fun and delicious recipe. We are having it this morning for a 3rd day in a row! It is super easy and my kids love it.
Rasa Malaysia
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Shannon
Loved this recipe! So easy and quick. Topped with some hommade blueberry syrup. Definitely will be using this as a quick impressive looking breakfast in the future!
Rasa Malaysia
Amazing!??
Julie W
Mine browned on edges, but middle wouldn’t…? Followed precisely, put in preheated oven…
Rasa Malaysia
Bake longer.
Lany Susanto
Good!
Aurora Eames
LOVED IT!! Made this for the first time. It was so easy, delicious and beautiful! Made it two days in a row and now want to make a savory version.
Rasa Malaysia
Awesome, please try my savory Dutch Baby: https://rasamalaysia.com/savory-dutch-baby/
Janice
This was awesome! Made it with almond milk and came out perfect!
Rachel Butler
Just made this, first time trying a Dutch baby. Delicious. Turned out perfectly. Great height. I topped it with homemade pomelo curd (citrus being in season right now), and powdered sugar. Big hit with my husband and kids.
Rasa Malaysia
Yummy!! Try more recipes on my site.