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Baked German Pancake Recipe

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Baked German Pancake is a light and fluffy oven-baked breakfast favorite that puffs up beautifully in the oven. Made with simple ingredients like eggs, milk, flour, and butter, it’s quick to prepare and serves perfectly with a dusting of powdered sugar or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a bright, tangy finish.

Ingredients

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Basic Batter

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For Baking

  • 4 tablespoons butter

Optional Toppings

  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Lemon juice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 9×13 inch baking dish in the oven while it heats and add the butter to the dish so it melts and gets hot.
  2. Make the Batter: In a blender or mixing bowl, combine the eggs, milk, all-purpose flour, and salt. Blend or whisk until the batter is completely smooth and well combined without lumps.
  3. Pour Batter into Hot Dish: Carefully remove the hot baking dish from the oven (it will be very hot and the butter melted and sizzling). Pour the batter directly into the hot buttered dish to help create the puffed edges.
  4. Bake the Pancake: Return the dish to the oven and bake on the middle rack for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pancake is puffed up and golden brown on top.
  5. Serve: Remove from the oven and immediately dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with lemon juice, or both, to taste. Serve warm for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • You can substitute whole milk with any milk of your choice, such as almond or oat milk, though texture may vary slightly.
  • For a gluten-free option, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Serve immediately after baking, as the pancake will deflate quickly once out of the oven.
  • Add fresh berries or fruit compote as a sweet topping alternative for extra flavor.

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