Easy Mini German Pancakes (Muffin Tin Dutch Babies)
Make individual, puffy German pancakes, often called Dutch Babies, using a muffin tin for perfect small servings. This easy oven-baked recipe delivers high edges and a tender center every time.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Total Time: 23 min
- Yield: 12 mini pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Powdered sugar, lemon wedges, or fresh berries for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Generously grease the cups of a standard 12-cup muffin tin with butter.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until they are light and slightly frothy.
- Add the flour and salt to the eggs. Whisk until just combined; do not overmix.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and vanilla extract until you have a smooth batter.
- Stir in the 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes. Do not open the oven door during the first 12 minutes of baking.
- The mini German pancakes are done when they are significantly puffed up and the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately with your choice of toppings, such as a dusting of powdered sugar and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Notes
- For the best rise, ensure your oven is fully preheated before placing the batter inside.
- You can substitute the muffin tin with a single 8-inch oven-safe skillet for one large Dutch Baby, increasing the bake time slightly.
- Serve these immediately as they will deflate quickly after leaving the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pancake
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 65