Like pancakes and french toast had a baby, these German Pancakes are the best thing to ever happen to breakfast!
It sort of pains me to name these “German Pancakes”. Some people also come them “Dutch Babies” or “Puff pancake.” German Pancake is by far the most popular name for this fluffy and delicious breakfast dish. But I was introduced to them as a “Hootenanny Pancake” and I think that name is perfect. Somehow “hootenanny” perfect describes the fluffy, bubbly, sweet, and delicious pancake that magically forms in the oven.
Flavor-wise, this German Pancake is a cross between french toast a pancake. It has an egg-y flavor like french toast, but is light and fluffy like a pancake. You must top them with powdered sugar, and I’m begging you to make the accompanying buttermilk syrup. It will change your life.
If you’ve ever been to Kneaders, this syrup is just like theirs. I could drink the stuff with a straw. (Speaking of Kneaders gems- have you tried my copycat Raspberry Bread Pudding?) The flavor of these German Pancakes isn’t overly sweet on their own, so this insanely delicious syrup is the perfect complimentary flavor. Although, if I’m being honest, I’d probably enjoy a cardboard box drenched in this syrup.
What’s great about a Hootenany Pancake (or a German pancake, if you must), is that you dump your ingredients in a blender, pour into a 9×13, bake, and serve. No standing over a griddle and endlessly flipping pancakes. You can toss one in the oven, serve it up, and get another one in the oven in no time if you’re feeding a crowd. If you want to make two at once, either put them side by side in the oven, or make sure the oven racks are quite far apart. These babies puff up big time!
If you’ve never made a German Pancake, now’s the time! And if you’ve always called them a German Pancake, now is the time to live a little and call ’em their rightful name- A Hootenanny!
Looking for another special breakfast in a hurry? Try these One Hour Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
Method
- Place butter in 9×13 dish. Place in oven and preheat oven to 425. Remove pan from oven when butter is melted.
- In a blender, combine eggs, flour, milk, salt, and vanilla. Process until smooth, and pour over melted butter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and puffy.
- Slice and serve immediately with powdered sugar and Buttermilk Syrup
Ingredients
Method
- In a large saucepan, combine butter, buttermilk and sugar over medium heat. Heat and stir until boiling, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla. Mixture will foam!
Notes
- For an easy buttermilk substitution, pour 1 tbsp lemon juice into a 1/2 c measuring cup. Fill the rest of the way with milk. Let sit for 5 minutes before use.
- Recipe source: allrecipes.com
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