Description
These Mini German Pancakes are delightfully fluffy baked treats, perfect for a sweet breakfast or brunch. Made with a simple batter of eggs, milk, flour, and vanilla, each pancake puffs up beautifully in the oven, delivering a light and airy texture. Baked in a muffin tin with melted butter, they’re golden and crisp on the edges, making them ideal for serving with syrup, fresh fruit, or powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
Basic Batter
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 160 ml whole milk, at room temperature
- 85 g all-purpose flour, sifted
- 13 g granulated sugar
- 1 g salt
- 5 ml vanilla extract
For Baking
- 28 g unsalted butter, divided into 12 pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F). Place a muffin tin inside the oven to heat up while you prepare the batter, ensuring it is nice and hot for baking.
- Prepare the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, vigorously whisk the 3 eggs until they are fully blended. Add the milk and vanilla extract, and whisk again until the mixture is smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour into the bowl with the wet ingredients, then add granulated sugar and salt. Whisk thoroughly until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Rest the Batter: Let the batter sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. This resting phase helps create a tender and fluffy pancake.
- Prepare the Muffin Tin: Carefully remove the heated muffin tin from the oven. Place one piece of butter into each well and allow it to melt completely, coating the bottom.
- Bake the Pancakes: Evenly pour the rested batter into the 12 buttered muffin cups. Bake in the oven for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the pancakes are puffed, golden brown, and cooked through.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the mini German pancakes hot from the oven, topped with your favorite syrup, fresh fruit, or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Using room temperature eggs and milk helps the batter combine more smoothly and promotes even baking.
- Heating the muffin tin before adding the batter ensures the butter melts evenly, helping create crispy edges.
- Do not open the oven door during baking to prevent the pancakes from collapsing.
- These pancakes are best enjoyed immediately while they are puffed and airy.
- You can customize toppings with fresh berries, maple syrup, powdered sugar, or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Keywords: Mini German pancakes, Baked pancakes, Puff pancakes, Breakfast recipe, Fluffy pancakes
