These Skillet Dutch Baby Pancakes are light, buttery, and beautifully puffed with crispy golden edges and a silky custard flavor. Baked in a hot skillet instead of on the stovetop, this impressive breakfast is made with simple pantry ingredients and minimal effort. Perfect for a weekend brunch, holiday or cozy family breakfast. It feels special, but is surprisingly easy to make!
Why you’ll love these Skillet Dutch Baby Pancakes:
Dutch baby pancakes are German-style oven pancakes baked in a hot skillet. Unlike traditional pancakes, the batter rises dramatically in the oven, resulting in crispy edges and a soft, custardy interior. This is a breakfast recipe that looks like a bakery but only takes minutes to prepare!
- Fluffy, golden oven-baked pancakes
- Easy one-pan breakfast
- made from simple ingredients
- Suitable for topping with fruit, syrup, and powdered sugar.
- Fun and impressive for brunch
Tips for the best Dutch baby:
- For better puffing, use eggs and milk at room temperature.
- A hot skillet is essential for a dramatic rise.
- Don’t overmix the batter.
- Serve immediately. As the pancakes cool, they will naturally shrink slightly.
How children can help:
- cracking an egg
- mix the dough
- Sprinkle some sugar powder
- Add fruit toppings
Dutch babies are especially fun for kids because they puff up dramatically in the oven!
Storage tips:
Dutch babies are best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 1 hour. 2 days Reheat in the oven or toaster oven.
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fruity
add:
- strawberry
- blueberry
- peach
Bright & Citrus
top:
- lemon juice
- lemon curd
- orange scent
sweet snack
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- chocolate chips
- Nutella Drizzle
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Skillet Dutch Baby Pancakes
These Skillet Dutch Baby Pancakes are light and fluffy and cooked in a cast iron skillet with crispy edges and custard-flavored centers. Perfect for brunch or family breakfast.
Serving Size: 3
Preheat the oven 425°F. While the oven is heating, place a 10-inch cast iron skillet or ovenproof skillet in the oven.
In a blender, combine eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix or whisk until smooth. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add the butter and whisk until melted and coated the pan. Immediately pour batter into hot skillet.
Bake pancakes for 18 to 22 minutes, until puffed and edges are deep golden (do not open oven door while baking).
Top with powdered sugar, berries, syrup, or your favorite toppings. Serve immediately while still warm and puffy.
