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German Pancakes Recipe

German Pancakes are a lighter and fluffier version of their American counterpart. Mix the batter in a blender for easy prep and cleanup!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
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Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: German
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • syrup and powdered sugar, or fruit, for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place butter in a 9x13 inch pan and place in oven to melt while the oven is preheating.
  • In a blender, combine milk, flour, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Pulse until smooth.
  • Once butter is melted, pour batter directly into the center of the pan on top of the butter.
  • Carefully transfer pan back to the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffy and edges are golden brown.
  • Cut into sections and top with syrup and powdered sugar (or other toppings like fruit, whipped cream, or cinnamon-sugar) and serve.

Notes

Put a twist on this by serving your pancakes topped with fresh peaches and whipped cream! 

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 804IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg
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