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German Pancake (Dutch Baby)

A baked pancake traditionally served with lemon and powdered sugar.
Course Breakfast, Pancakes and Waffles
Cuisine American, German
Keyword breakfast, dutch baby, german, pancakes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 267kcal
Author Barb

Ingredients

For the Pancake

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened

For the Apples

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 apples sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

To Make the Pancake

  • Using a wire whisk or fork, beat eggs until blended.
  • Measure flour and salt into a bowl and whisk to blend.
  • Add flour mixture to beaten eggs in 4 additions, beating slightly after each addition just until mixture is smooth.
  • Add milk in 2 additions, beating slightly after each.
  • Lightly beat in butter.
  • Melt remaining 2 Tbsp of butter on low heat in 9 or 10 inch heavy skillet.
  • Pour batter into skillet and bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Slip onto a heated platter and serve immediately.
  • Traditionally served with melted butter, a squeeze of lemon juice and a dusting of powdered sugar.

To Make the Apples

  • Melt butter in a small frying pan.
  • Add apples and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Slowly cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until slices are glazed and tender.
  • Spoon onto center of baked pancake or serve on the side.

Notes

Cut slices as you would a cake from the center to the outer edge.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 534IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg