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German Pancake

A fluffy and golden pancake baked in the oven, perfect for breakfast.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: German
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar and lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet or baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Place your oven-safe skillet in the oven with the butter to melt.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the flour and salt to the wet mixture, whisking until smooth.
  5. Once the butter has melted, carefully remove the skillet from the oven and pour in the batter.
  6. Return the skillet to the oven and bake for about 20 minutes.
  7. Remove the pancake from the oven, let it cool slightly, then slice into wedges.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with lemon wedges or your favorite toppings.

Notes

Serve immediately for maximum fluffiness.