A German pancake, also known as a Dutch Baby, is a big, fluffy pancake baked in the oven and perfect for a solo breakfast delight.
Get ready to meet your new breakfast bestie: the German pancake for one! Imagine fluffy, golden perfection dancing on your taste buds. One skillet, a handful of ingredients, and you’re in pancake heaven. Buckle up, buttercup, because this solo pancake journey is going to be legen-dairy!
German Pancake Perfection
Ever wanted a pancake that’s both fluffy and golden, yet as satisfying as a heavyweight champion’s punch? Enter the German Pancake, a delightful fusion of egg, milk, and flour that puffs up beautifully in the oven like it’s in a hot air balloon race. Ideal for a decadent breakfast or a cheeky dessert.
- Cooking Method: Baking
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine Type: German
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup milk (whole milk preferred)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
- Lemon juice (optional, for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Train it like it’s preparing for an Olympic sprint.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs until your wrist complains, then add flour, milk, salt, and vanilla. Mix until smooth, but don’t go overboard—it’s not cement!
- Place a 9-inch oven-safe skillet (cast iron works wonders) over medium heat. Melt the butter in it, letting it sizzle just enough to get excited.
- Pour the batter into the skillet, doing your best not to make it an Olympic diving event.
- Put the skillet in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pancake looks like it’s got a puffed-up ego and is golden brown. Resist the urge to peek too often!
- Remove from oven; its beauty will almost make you weep (but keep it cool). Dust with powdered sugar and a splash of lemon juice if you’re feeling fancy.
- Serve immediately and devour like you’ve never seen food before.
Suggestions
Cooking Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients for a fluffier pancake. Cold ingredients make pancakes sad.
Alternative Ingredients:
- Substitute milk with almond milk for a nutty twist or oat milk for that extra bit of fiber.
Garnishing Options:
- Add fresh fruits like blueberries, strawberries, or bananas. They add vitamins, so you can claim it’s healthy!
- Drizzle with maple syrup or honey. Because sugar.
