German Pancakes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Add the butter to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place the dish in the oven for a few minutes, just until the butter is completely melted. Keep an eye on it so the butter does not burn.
- While the butter melts, prepare the German pancake batter. For the easiest method, add the eggs, milk, flour, and vanilla to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- If you are mixing the batter by hand, start by whisking the eggs until smooth. Whisk in the flour gradually to create a smooth, thick mixture. Slowly add the milk while continuing to whisk. Once smooth, whisk in the vanilla. Adding the ingredients in this order helps prevent lumps of flour in the batter.
- Carefully remove the hot baking dish from the oven. Pour the pancake batter directly over the melted butter.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake at 425°F for about 12 minutes, or until the German pancake is puffed and beginning to turn golden around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. The pancake will naturally deflate as it cools.
- Cut into pieces and serve with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or your family's favorite pancake toppings.