Why didn t my German pancake puff up?

There are two main culprits to flat, sad Dutch baby pancakes: Your oven wasn't hot enough. The hotter your oven, the more puffed your Dutch baby pancake will be. Make sure to preheat the oven for at least 10 minutes before baking the batter.

What is the difference between German and Dutch pancakes?

A dutch baby pancake is sometimes referred to as a puff pancake, a dutch puff, or a German pancake. It is essentially a large popover or Yorkshire pudding with a custardy base and crisp tall edges. It is typically served for breakfast.

What is a German pancake made of?

What are German Pancakes? German pancakes, often called Dutch Baby pancakes are baked pancakes made from eggs, milk, flour and vanilla. The pancakes are baked in a metal or cast iron pan, puff up in the oven and then fall as they cool.

What is the German name for Dutch baby?

A Dutch baby pancake, sometimes called a German pancake, a Bismarck, a Dutch puff, Hooligan, or a Hootenanny, is a dish that is similar to a large Yorkshire pudding.

Why are my pancakes not fluffy enough?

Making pancake and waffle batter ahead of time is a huge no-no and will lead to flat, dense results every time. Even letting your batter hang out for just a few minutes after you've mixed it before you start ladling it onto the griddle will lead to less fluffy results.

Why is my Dutch baby so flat?

If the pancake was a little flat it is most likely that either the oven or the skillet (or other pan) was not hot enough. If the pan isn't hot enough then the liquid does not heat up and create the steam quickly enough and so the flour will cook through and set before the pancake can rise.

Why is my German pancake dense?

Overmixing the batter can cause the gluten in the flour to overdevelop, leading to a dense pancake. Batter Not At Room Temperature: Ingredients that are not at room temperature can cause the batter to be too dense. Make sure all ingredients, including the eggs and milk, are at room temperature before making the batter.

What country has the best pancakes?

World's most delicious pancakes Socca, France and Italy: Made with chickpea flour, socca, also known as farinata, is a a street food favorite in cities like Nice. ... Blinis, Russia: These traditional Russian pancakes usually made from wheat or buckwheat flour are perfect for breakfast. More items...

Why are Dutch pancakes so good?

Dutch pancakes are traditional and worldwide famous, and there is a reason for that. They come with a topping of your choice or just plain. And it is the topping that makes the pancakes in a pancake restaurant so special.

Why wont my pancakes bubble up?

Flat pancakes are nearly always because of expired baking powder, too little baking powder for the recipe size, or too thin of a batter.

Why do my pancakes go flat?

A flat pancake is usually the result of the batter being too wet.

What makes pancakes fluff up?

Fluffiness Begins With Bubbles Producing these air pockets requires, first, the formation of bubbles in the batter, and second, the solidification of those bubbles. The formation of the bubbles is caused by the release of gas, which in turn is caused by the fact that you added baking powder to your batter.

Dutch Baby German Pancake Recipe (2024)

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Created On: January 10, 2013&nbsp|Updated: April 22, 2022| 21 Comments

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German Pancakes or Dutch babies are so yummy but sometimes you just want a small batch recipe. This is a great portion for two hungry people or two adults and a kid or two. It would be delicious with a smoothie or fresh croquettes!

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It is no secret that we are night owls in my house. After all it’s well after 2 am and I’m just now getting to typing this out plus I still plan on reading some of my book before I shut my eyes.

All that’s to say that a couple weekends ago when I woke up long after the rest of you had enjoyed your breakfast as I did my now morning ritual of pursuing Instagram (addicted I tell you) I started drooling over all the yummy breakfast food.

I needed them. I’ve had a version at The Original Pancake House before but I had never tried to make them myself.

My mom was very pessimistic when I called her telling her what I was doing (I guess hers have always deflated on her).

Every time I have seen a recipe it seemed like it made a huge amount. I was still a little unsure about 6 eggs just for the two of us so I did a bit of tweaking and it turned out perfect for two hungry tummies for brunch.

So when mine was all poofy and beautiful (not to mention tasty) I was so so excited!

German Pancakes Recipe

3 eggs
2/3 cup milk
2/3 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 TB sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 Tablespoons butter

How to Make a Small Batch of German Pancakes

1. With baking dish in the oven preheat to 400 F (I used a square 8×8 pyrex)
2. Blend eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
3. Place butter into hot dish and swirl around so it’s melted and sizzling.
4. Pour in blended batter.
5. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes at 400F.
6. Pull out of the oven, squeal with delight, post picture bedhead and all on instagram ;) oh I mean eat it and enjoy the deliciousness that was so ridiculously easy you have no idea why you didn’t try to make them sooner. Try it with a squeeze of lemon and some powdered sugar yum!

I hope you like them!

German Pancakes

Course Breakfast

German pancakes that can be made for just 2 people. They are fluffy and so delicious!

Ingredients

3 eggs
2/3 cup milk
2/3 cup flour
2 TBS sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoons butter

Instructions

With baking dish in the oven preheat to 400 F (I used a square 8×8 pyrex)
Blend eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth.
Place butter into hot dish and swirl around so it’s melted and sizzling.
Pour in blended batter.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes at 400F.
Pull out of the oven, squeal with delight, post picture bedhead and all on instagram ;) oh I mean eat it and enjoy the deliciousness that was so ridiculously easy you have no idea why you didn’t try to make them sooner. Try it with a squeeze of lemon and some powdered sugar yum!
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Welcome to Lulu's life. says
January 10, 2013 at 1:51 pm

We love these. My family has been making them as long as I can rememvber. My brother in law likes to add sausage and I server mine with homemade peach syrup.
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- marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings says
  January 10, 2013 at 2:24 pm
  
  oh my gosh peach syrup sounds divine!
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Penelope Lolohea says
January 11, 2013 at 11:15 am

Oh my goodness, it looks so good that I think I need some NOW. Nevermind that I just ate. Hahaha. My mom made these growing up, and it was always a treat. They’re especially good with buttermilk syrup! :)
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Diana - FreeStyleMama says
January 13, 2013 at 8:50 pm

I’ve never had a German pancake but it looks really yummy~
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Rita says
January 13, 2013 at 9:37 pm

This is one of our favorite breakfasts! Thanks for sharing.
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lovenotesrestylestudio.com says
January 14, 2013 at 1:11 am

Yummy! We found you via Sums’s sweet stuff – Market Yourself Monday. We are your newest bloglovin followers. Share the love <3
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soitwasweekend says
January 14, 2013 at 8:24 am

This is so funny… I am from Germany and here we don’t make our pancakes like that. I’m always giggling when I see a recipe like this ;) Does anybody know why they’re called german??
(Weill, I use nearly the same ingredients, but I never make them in the oven, always in the pan!)
Midsommarflicka
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- marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings says
  January 14, 2013 at 11:56 am
  
  yeah it’s kinda of like Chinese fortune cookies I guess. I first heard them called Dutch babies actually
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Our Pinteresting Family says
January 14, 2013 at 7:18 pm

Looks so yummy!! Megan
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JoJoand Eloise says
January 15, 2013 at 2:53 pm

Hi, Hi, Hi, Marisaa.. It has been a while since I have been here since I fell off the blogging world map. I can’t believe I am still re-discovering blogs I use to follow.. :) So happy to be back here again with you. My blog was formerly “Ruby Jean” and is now “JoJo&Eloise”… Your German Pancake looks DELICIOUS!!!
xo
Angelina
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KT says
January 16, 2013 at 8:20 am

Snow day in MA today – Making this NOW! Saw you at SNAP :)
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- KT says
  January 16, 2013 at 9:22 am
  
  UPDATE – my kids (3.5 and 9 months) DEVOURED this. Pinning you so I can make it again!! Thanks!
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The Mom @ Babes in Hairland says
January 16, 2013 at 1:26 pm

We love these at our house too! Except they are from my Swedish grandma and we call it by a Swedish name. They love watching it rise in the oven as it bakes and think it’s so funny when it deflates once it’s been out of the oven a bit! Just popping by from SNAP! :)
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A to Zebra Celebrations says
January 16, 2013 at 8:26 pm

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Nancy
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B says
January 16, 2013 at 9:35 pm

Oh… I have never seen this before! Looks yummy! I will add it to my reading list and try it sometime.
Love the bed hair, and the excited face too! Cute!
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Amy says
January 18, 2013 at 6:46 pm

You are so. stinkin’. cute. Seriously…lol. Those look really yummy; glad you shared at Shine on Fridays!
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Kelley Wilson says
January 25, 2013 at 5:08 am

Just wanted to let you know you were featured on I Freakin did it Friday, I hope you come link up again today!
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Michelle Hoffman says
February 14, 2021 at 10:17 am

Best German pancakes!! Easy recipe!
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- marissa says
  March 5, 2021 at 6:26 pm
  
  thanks!
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Barb says
September 3, 2023 at 5:55 am

I have this in the oven right now, worried about how it will turn out as I forgot to melt the butter in the pan while preheating it. I added cheese and ham to the batter to make it savory instead of sweet. Hopefully it will be good!
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- marissa says
  September 20, 2023 at 12:54 pm
  
  that sounds yummy!!! hopefully it worked that butter step is pretty important for giving that poof. if it didn’t work though I hope you give it another go!
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