How to Make German Pancakes

German pancakes are not your typical breakfast food -- they are so much more. This fluffy pancake can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. German pancakes are baked in the oven, and the result is a fluffy creation that is versatile and simple to make.

Things You'll Need

• Mixing bowl
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup milk
• 6 eggs
• Pinch of salt
• Butter
• Electric blender
• 9-by-13 baking pan
• Maple syrup (optional)
• Fruit (optional)
• Whipping cream (optional)
• Powdered sugar (optional)
• Jelly or jam (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 F.

2. Combine 1 cup flour, 1 cup milk, a pinch of salt and 6 eggs together and blend with an electric blender for one to two minutes until smooth.

3. Cut a cube of butter into the 9-by-13-inch pan and place it in the oven just until the butter melts.

4. Pour the batter into pan on top of melted butter and bake at 450 F for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is golden brown.

5. Remove from oven and allow to pancakes to cool.

6. Dress the pancakes up with syrup, fruit and whipped cream, jam, jelly or other desired toppings.

Tips & Warnings

• The pancakes will expand in the pan and may look fluffy and a little deformed. When you take them out of the oven, they will shrink into the pan. All four sides will stick up over your pan.

• You can use German pancakes as the base of a dessert by topping them with fresh fruit and whipped cream.

• German pancakes are similar to crepes with a heavier consistency, but they are just as versatile.

References

• Taste of Home: German Pancake Recipe