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    Published: May 22, 2021 · Modified: Feb 17, 2023 by Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj · This post may contain affiliate links

    Dutch Baby

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    This Dutch Baby oven-baked pancake has crispy edges and a custardy interior! It's perfect served family-style for brunch!

    Dutch baby slice on plate with strawberries.

    My boys love this dutch baby recipe so much that I have to bake 2 skillets at a time!!! Funny enough we learned about dutch babies watching this episode of Bob's Burgers. We usually enjoy it on Sundays as a later brunch and they love to customize it with their favorite toppings. For me, it's a squeeze of lemon, real maple syrup, and freshly whipped cream! I love how the cast iron skillet and aroma bring everyone to gather around the table and linger to enjoy the food and conversation.

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    • Ingredient Notes
    • How to Make a Dutch Baby Pancake
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    When you are in the mood for a more elegant take on the traditional pancakes this recipe is the way to go!

    • Easy to make!
    • Perfect to serve family-style.
    • Easy to customize with toppings.
    • Impressive recipe to serve guests.
    • Baking them in the oven creates a comforting and nostalgic ambiance for a slow sunday brunch.
    Oven baked pancake in cast iron pan with strawberries and confectioners sugar.

    Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients for dutch baby pancakes.
    • Milk -I use 2% but you could also use whole milk.
    • Eggs -use large eggs.
    • Unsalted butter- you will need some for the batter and some melted in the pan to cook the Dutch baby.
    • All- Purpose Flour
    • Granulated sugar
    • Vanilla extract - vanilla bean paste would also be lovely.
    • Salt

    How to Make a Dutch Baby Pancake

    Eggs milk and flour being mixed in a bowl with an immersion blender.
    • 1. Mix together wet ingredients.
    • 2. Add dry ingredients.
     Batter in a bowl and melted butter in a cast iron skillet.
    • 3. Combine ingredients with an immersion blender until smooth.
    • 4. Melt butter in the skillet in the oven.
    Batter being poured into hot skillet and finished baked dutch baby on table.
    • 5. Pour batter into hot skillet.
    • 6. Bake dutch baby.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does Dutch baby taste like?

    It tastes like a custardy thick crepe with crispy croissant-like edges. It is buttery and eggy and not very sweet. I like to offset some of the egginess with a little extra vanilla and a fresh squeeze of lemon. Powdered sugar and maple syrup are perfect for adding sweetness.

    Where does Dutch baby come from?

    Dutch baby actually has German origins derived from the large puffy German pancakes. Victor Manca named them Dutch Baby after serving smaller versions of the pancakes in his restaurant in Seattle, Manca's Cafe.

    Why didn't my Dutch baby rise?

    If it didn't rise after baking it's likely because your pan or oven was not hot enough. Be sure to start heating your oven while you are preparing the batter. The butter should also be melted in the oven. Pour the batter into the hot pan and then return it to the oven quickly! Also, resist the urge to bake fruit into the pancake as fruit can weigh it down. Top it with fruit after it has baked!

    Dutch baby in pan on table with one slice on plate with strawberries.

    Expert Tips

    • To ensure your pancake rises and you have crisp edges and a custardy interior be sure your pan is hot enough. Begin heating the oven while you prepare the batter.
    • Make sure your batter is evenly mixed with a blender and your butter has been heated in the oven in the pan.
    • Serve the pancake soon after it comes out of the oven or it will lose all the beautiful texture and dry out.
    • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an air tight container for 3-4 days but I find it's best enjoyed the day it's made.

    Serving suggestions

    My favorite toppings are:

    • freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • powdered sugar
    • berries
    • whipped cream
    • maple syrup
    Maple syrup being poured on oven baked pancake slice.

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    dutch baby slice on plate with strawberries.

    Dutch Baby

    Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj
    This Dutch Baby oven-baked pancake has crispy edges and a custardy interior! It's perfect served family-style for brunch!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 294 kcal

    Equipment

    • 12 inch cast iron skillet
    • Immersion blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided (4 tablespoons for batter 2 tablespoons for pan)
    • 6 large eggs
    • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 ⅛ cups milk 2 %
    • 1 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees convection or 425 degrees in a conventional oven.
    • Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large microwave safe bowl in the microwave.
    • Put 2 tablespoons of butter in a 12 inch cast iron skillet and set aside.
    • When butter is melted add the eggs, vanilla and milk and whisk until combined.
    • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, sugar and salt until combined and then add it all to the egg mixture.
    • Place skillet in the heated oven and allow the butter to melt.
    • With an immersion blender, blend ingredients starting on low to medium speed until smooth in texture.
    • When the butter in the skillet has melted, carefully remove the pan from the oven with oven mitts onto the stove or heating pad and pour the batter into the skillet.
    • Bake the Dutch baby for 15 minutes without opening the oven. The pancake will be puffed with crispy golden edges and a custardy center. Serve immediately in slices with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, maple syrup and whipped cream or your favorite berries and powdered sugar and enjoy!

    Notes

    • To ensure your pancake rises and you have crisp edges and a custardy interior be sure your pan is hot enough. Begin heating the oven while you prepare the batter.
    • Make sure your batter is evenly mixed with a blender and your butter has been heated in the oven in the pan.
    • Serve the pancake soon after it comes out of the oven or it will lose all the beautiful texture and dry out.
    • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for 3-4 days but I find it's best enjoyed the day it's made.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 10gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 288mgPotassium: 161mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 665IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 2mg
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    1. sienna says

      January 19, 2022 at 6:29 pm

      5 stars
      my favourite breakfast recipe 😋

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      • Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says

        January 20, 2022 at 3:16 pm

        Yay! I love pancakes too!

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        • Sena says

          April 27, 2022 at 1:32 am

          5 stars
          This now replaces pancakes..
          We love the taste.
          I also like that there's no babysitting this like you do for regular pancakes. Less messy too.

          Reply
          • Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says

            April 27, 2022 at 4:27 am

            Hi Sena! Thanks for stopping by! Yes, I agree, I love making this when I'm in a lazier mood and want to relax while it's baking! Glad you enjoyed the recipe!

            Reply

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