German Pancake: The Ultimate Guide to a Fluffy Delight
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Fresh berries or lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a 10-inch oven-safe skillet inside to heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk and eggs until well mixed; gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients while whisking gently.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and stir into the batter.
- Let the batter rest for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Once rested, carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and add the remaining melted butter.
- Pour the batter into the sizzling skillet and return it to the oven.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired, slice into wedges, and serve immediately with fresh toppings.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg