Rumply, lightly sweetened puddles of eggy custard. With its dramatic poof and a dusting of powdered sugar, Dutch Pancake is sure to become a favourite in your house as well!
The first time I made Dutch Pancake, I fell in love. Eggy, dreamy, custardy love. The crispy edges, the soft interior, the dramatic poof. Here was a breakfast (or lunch/dinner/snack) that I could whip up with pantry ingredients. And yet, the entrance it made!
Now Dutch Pancake has become a standard menu item in our home. Dressed with seasonal fruit and a dusting of powdered sugar, it always tastes good. And looks good, too!
I’ve made different variations of Dutch Pancake over the years but this is my basic recipe.
How to make Basic Dutch Pancake:
Place a 10 or 12 inch cast iron pan into the oven. (The 10-inch will produce a dutch pancake that’s more custardy and thick in the middle. The 12-inch, which will be slightly more crepe-like and crispy.) Preheat oven to 450F. The goal is for the pan and the oven to preheat together.
Whisk eggs in a large bowl until frothy.
Add flour, milk, vanilla, salt, sugar. Whisk vigorously until there are no lumps. Let the batter rest until the oven has reached 450F.
When the oven has reached 450F, take out the cast iron pan with oven mitts. Melt 2 Tbsp butter and swirl to make sure the bottom of the pan is well buttered. The butter will sizzle and brown!
Scrape the batter into the pan. Immediately return to oven.
Poof! Baking is magic!! (Do not open the oven door while it bakes or it will deflate!)
Garnish with fresh fruit and powdered sugar. Serve with maple syrup (optional) and eat immediately.
Basic Dutch Pancake
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2/3 cup flour
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla optional
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
Optional garnishes:
- Fresh fruit
- Powdered sugar
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Place a 10 or 12 inch cast iron pan into the oven. Preheat oven to 450F/230C. The goal is for the pan and the oven to preheat together. (Alternately, you can use a ceramic dish that is 10-12 inches in diameter.)
- Whisk eggs in a large bowl until frothy. Add milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Whisk vigorously until there are no lumps. (Alternatively, you can add all ingredients into a blender and whizz until frothy with no lumps.) Let the batter rest while the oven preheats.
- When the oven has reached 450F/230C, take out the cast iron pan with oven mitts. Be careful, as the pan will be very hot! Melt 2 Tbsp butter and swirl to make sure the bottom of the pan is well buttered.
- Scrape the batter into the pan. Immediately return to oven. Bake until poofy and golden brown with crispy edges, about 14-18 minutes. Do not open the oven door while it bakes or it will deflate!
- Remove the Dutch Pancake from the oven. As soon as you remove the Dutch Pancake, it will begin to deflate. Work quickly to garnish with fresh fruit and powdered sugar. Serve with maple syrup and eat immediately.
More Brunch + Breakfast inspiration:
Crispy Hash Browns with Kimchi + Bacon + Eggs
Dark Chocolate Buckwheat Granola
Kimchi Fried Rice
I made this today and loved it! It was simple to make and delicious! It may just be my new favourite breakfast food 🙂
Thank you Justina! I’m so glad you enjoyed it ☺️
I like the use of an oven in this recipe. In The Netherlands we bake the pancakes in a skillet and flip them once upside down.
Great recipe. We say, it aint much if it aint Dutch. But .. I really enjoy your Korean recipes ?
This was my first time making a Dutch pancake. It was so easy and my family loved it! A special and healthy breakfast! Thank you 🙂