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.
easy transformation
fruity
add:
- strawberry
- blueberry
- peach
Bright & Citrus
top:
- lemon juice
- lemon curd
- orange scent
sweet snack
add:
- 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
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Preheat the oven 425°F. While the oven is heating, place a 10-inch cast iron skillet or ovenproof skillet in the oven.
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In a blender, combine eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix or whisk until smooth. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
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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.
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Bake pancakes for 18 to 22 minutes, until puffed and edges are deep golden (do not open oven door while baking).
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Top with powdered sugar, berries, syrup, or your favorite toppings. Serve immediately while still warm and puffy.
