Once you make this Dutch Baby recipe, you won't be able to stop! Light, puffy, and buttery, it's just as delicious as it is impressive to look at. Served with fresh berries and syrup, it's one of the most delicious breakfasts!
Looking for more easy breakfast recipes? Try My French Toast Casserole or easy Scones next!
About This Recipe
Ok, first off, what the heck is a Dutch baby? If you've never heard of it before, the name doesn't exactly give it away. It's essentially a type of pancake baked in a hot skillet. Popularized in Manca's Cafe in Seattle, Washington, it's a cross between a crepe and a Yorkshire pudding. The batter is similar to a crepe batter, more on the eggy side, and then as it bakes, it rises dramatically like a Yorkshire pudding. The result is light, puffy, and buttery.
Even though it looks really fancy, it's actually really easy to make. All you do is mix the batter ingredients in a bowl, then pour them into a preheated cast-iron skillet and bake for around 15 minutes. The key is really to preheat your cast-iron skillet. This gets it hot enough that when the batter hits the pan, it starts cooking right away, and the steam helps it rise quickly.
I love serving this with fresh berries (raspberries and blackberries are my favorites), maple syrup, and a light sprinkle of powdered sugar. If you're looking for something to impress guests, this is it!
Key Ingredients
Flour: All-purpose flour is all you need to make the perfect Dutch baby. Cake flour is a bit too delicate, so the pancake won't rise as high, and bread flour would make the pancake too chewy and dense.
Milk: Any type of milk will work for this recipe. I use whole milk, but you can use any type of milk or even nondairy milk like almond or oat.
Eggs: Eggs act as a binder for all the ingredients, while also providing structure to the pancake.
Sugar: A bit of sugar provides sweetness and enhances the browning. You can substitute this with natural sugar like maple syrup or honey if you like.
Vanilla extract: For warm, cozy flavor.
Butter: This helps prevent the pancake from sticking to the pan and gives it nice crisp edges!
Instructions
STEP 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. You can also do this in a high-speed blender.
STEP 2: Place a 9 or 10-inch cast-iron pan in the oven and preheat to 425ยฐF. When the pan is hot, add the butter and swirl it around to coat the sides.
STEP 3: Pour the batter into the center of the pan. No need to stir the batter.
STEP 4: Bake for 14-16 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Make sure you don't open the oven door during this time, or else the Dutch baby pancake won't come out as high.
๐ Recipe
Dutch Baby
Ingredients
- ยพ cup all-purpose flour
- ยพ cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Place a 9 or 10-inch cast iron pan in the oven and preheat to 425ยฐF.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- When the pan is hot, add the butter and swirl it around to coat the sides.
- Pour the batter into the center of the pan. No need to stir the batter. Bake for 14-16 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
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