🥞 Dutch Baby Pancakes Recipe (Easy, Fluffy & Oven-Baked)
Learn how to make the perfect Dutch Baby Pancake — light, fluffy, and oven-baked! This easy German pancake recipe uses simple ingredients and is ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for breakfast or brunch.
🥞 Dutch Baby Pancakes Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp butter (for the pan)
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
- Fresh fruits (optional)
🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Place a cast-iron skillet or oven-safe pan inside to heat.
Step 2: Make the Batter
- In a blender, add eggs, flour, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Blend for 20–30 seconds until smooth.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes for a fluffier rise.
Step 3: Heat the Pan
- Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven.
- Add 2 tbsp butter and let it melt completely.
Step 4: Pour the Batter
- Pour the batter into the hot skillet.
- Do not stir.
Step 5: Bake
- Place the skillet back into the oven.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until the pancake is puffed and golden.
Step 6: Serve
- Dust with powdered sugar.
- Add berries, bananas, or maple syrup on top.
- Serve immediately — Dutch baby pancakes deflate as they cool.
💡 Pro Tips for the Best Dutch Baby
- Use a very hot skillet for maximum puffiness.
- Make sure eggs and milk are room temperature.
- Blend the batter to create air bubbles.
- Serve right away for best texture.
❓ FAQs
1. Why did my Dutch Baby not rise?
Because the skillet wasn’t hot enough or ingredients were too cold.
2. Can I make it without a cast-iron skillet?
Yes! Any oven-safe pan works.
3. Can I make it dairy-free?
Replace milk with almond milk and butter with coconut oil.
🔗 Similar Recipes
- Classic Pancakes
- Fluffy Banana Pancakes
- French Crepes
- Blueberry Muffins
- Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

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