The Best Sunday morning breakfast!!! Don't be fooled it is SO easy to make. Highly requested because it is always a wonder when that thing pop up like a perfect pancake princess.
If you've never made a Dutch baby pancake before, prepare to be amazed. It's part pancake, part popover, and it comes together in about 30 minutes with minimal ingredients. The oven does all the heavy lifting, so you can sip your coffee while it puffs up in all its glory.
At Momo's Place, we take coziness very seriously :) Light a candle, warm up the kitchen, and let's get into it.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Ready in 30 minutes
- One pan, minimal cleanup
- Choose your own toppings
- Novel and fun!
- Drizzled with maple syrup
Ingredients
Serves 2–4
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup whole milk, room temperature
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
To serve:
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- A drizzle of maple syrup
- Lemon zest or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice
How to Make a Dutch Baby Pancake
Step 1: Preheat Your Oven (and Your Pan!)
Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven with the 3 tbsp of butter in it, and preheat to 400°F. This step is non-negotiable — a screaming hot pan is the secret to that dramatic puff.
Step 2: Whisk the Batter
Add the eggs, milk, flour, and salt to a bow. Whisk until smooth.
Pro tip: Room temperature eggs and milk make a fluffier Dutch baby. Take them out of the fridge 20–30 minutes before you start.
Step 3: Remove cast iron pan
Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven.
Step 4: Pour and Bake
Immediately pour the batter into the buttered skillet and return it to the oven. Bake for 15 mins and then lower the temperature to 350 and bake for another 5-10 minutes (until golden brown and puffed up).
Step 5: Top and Serve Immediately
The Dutch baby will start to deflate a little as soon as it comes out of the oven — that's totally normal and part of its charm. Add fresh berries, drizzle with maple syrup, and finish with a little lemon zest. Serve straight from the skillet.
You can watch a YouTube video of Momo making a Dutch baby at home on a Sunday morning.
We'd love to see your Dutch baby creations! Tag us and share how you topped yours. Happy cooking from all of us at Momo's Place.
