German Pancakes

Mornings in our home are busy, but I always try to start the day with something warm and filling for the family. These German Pancakes are a breakfast favorite—simple, hearty, and made with ingredients you likely already have on hand. They puff up beautifully in the oven, almost like a little miracle in a pan, and feed a crowd with very little effort. I love recipes like this—humble, reliable, and full of comfort. Whether it’s a quiet Saturday or a bustling morning of chores, this dish brings everyone to the table with grateful hearts and full bellies.

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German Pancakes

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Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

Pancake Batter

2 tbs butter
1 cup milk
1 cup flour
6 eggs
1/2 tsp salt

Caramel Sauce

1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
2 tbs maple syrup
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla

Method

In a baking dish (I like cast iron best) put butter into the baking dish. Put the dish into the oven while it preheats to 350℉ and let the butter melt as the dish warms up. Letting the butter brown takes the pancakes to the next level.
Mix remaining batter ingredients with a whisk or an immersion blender.
Pour the batter into the hot pan with the melted butter and bake for 15-20 minutes.
To make the caramel sauce, cook together the sugar, milk, butter, maple syrup, and baking soda until melted. Simmer for 17 minutes. Remove from heat. Add vanilla.