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Homemade Dutch Baby

By: Kita · Published May 26, 2015 · Updated: Jan 7, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links

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Skip all that flipping at the griddle and make this delicious dutch baby in cast iron. It’s the perfect balance of sweetness; topped with fresh strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar! It is big on taste and beloved by the pickiest of eaters. 

Skillet Puff Pancake Recipe | Kita Roberts PassTheSushi.com

These super puffy and crunchy pancakes have more of an egg base than traditional pancakes and are baked in the oven in a hot skillet. Cut into wedges like a pie and topped with sugar and fresh fruit, they mentally transport you to a farmhouse in the German countryside (at least I think so).

What You Need for This Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe

Grab your favorite cast iron skillet and preheat your oven!  This recipe is minimal on ingredients and oozing with pancake flavor. We like to top ours with fruit and sugar but feel free to get creative here.  What do you like on your pancakes? Mini chocolate chips? Fresh blueberries? Yes, Please! There is no wrong answer here!

  • butter
  • eggs
  • flour
  • milk
  • salt
  • strawberries
  • sugar
  • confectioners' sugar & maple syrup for topping if desired

How to Make a Skillet Pancake

You already got your oven heating, next you need to toss your strawberries in sugar and set aside. Butter your skillet and set it in the oven while you make your pancake batter. After you whisk together your eggs, flour, milk and salt, carefully remove your skillet and place it on the stovetop. 

Pour the batter right into that skillet and replace in the oven to bake until the edge begins to puff, about 20-25 minutes.  

Top your breakfast and dig in!

Skillet Puff Pancake Recipe | Kita Roberts PassTheSushi.com

Pro Tips

  • Don’t skip the preheat! Warm up to 30 minutes for the best results
  • Don’t have a cast-iron skillet? Any oven safe dish will work.
  • Make sure your ingredients are room temperature
  • Try a savory pancake by adding avocado, cheese or ham bits on top!

 How Do I Store this Dutch Baby? 

You can store your pancake in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave. Freezing is not recommended, as it can change the texture to be very rubbery. 

Do I need to use fresh strawberries?

Fresh strawberries work best for this recipe, it’s true. However, if you only have access to frozen, then you can use those. You will want to thaw them for 20 minutes or so before, and drain all the excess water first. Pat them dry to be sure.

Soggy strawberries can ruin your Dutch baby and cause it to not rise as well. 

Can I make this dairy free?

Yes, you can. An equal amount of coconut oil, measured in melted form, will replace the butter and yield you the same results. Swap out the milk for plant based milk, such as almond or coconut and you have a delicious, dairy free pancake! 

 Let's Get the Skillet Heating!

Ok, so you came here looking for pancakes and while this looks delicious, you really aren’t too keen on preheating the oven or waiting 20 minutes. I get it. Here are some pancake recipes that keep the skillet on the burner instead of in the oven.

Skillet Puff Pancake Recipe | Kita Roberts PassTheSushi.com

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Skillet Puff Pancake Recipe | Kita Roberts PassTheSushi.com

Skillet Puff Pancake

Fresh sliced strawberries with a skillet puff pancake that isn’t too sweet. This is what breakfasts aspire to be.
4.59 from 51 votes
Print Pin Rate
Breakfast
American
Author: Kita Roberts
28 mins
Serves: 4 servings

Equipment

  • Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 9-Inch Skillet with Iron Handle, Cherry
  • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls with Lids (Set of 3) by Fitzroy and Fox, Blue or Red
  • OXO Good Grips 11-Inch Better Balloon Whisk

Ingredients

For the oven pancake

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 4 eggs
  • ⅔ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ tsp vanilla

For the sliced berries:

  • ½ cup sliced fresh strawberries - or mixed berries of choice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

For serving:

  • confectioners' sugar & maple syrup for topping if desired

Instructions

Prep the strawberries

  • Toss the strawberries with the 1 teaspoon sugar in a bowl and set aside while preparing pancake.

Prep the Dutch Baby

  • Set the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place 2 tablespoons butter in a 9" iron skillet and set in oven for 3 to 5 minutes until the butter is melted.
  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk and vanilla.
  • Fold the flour into the egg mixture and stir until just combined.
  • Carefully remove the skillet with an oven mitt or kitchen towel and set over a burner to keep warm.
  • Pour the batter directly into the pan. You'll here sizzling as the batter meats the hot pan.
  • Return the pan to the oven and bake until cooked through and the edges are golden and pulling away from the cast iron skillet.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and puffed along the edges.
  • Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.

To serve

  • When ready to serve, dust the Dutch baby with a coating of pwdered sugar using a fine mesh sieve
  • Top with the strawberries, slice and serve. Alternatively, let every spoon strawberries on their own portion.

Notes

You can mix this up and serve this dutch baby with any seasonal fruits like mixed berries, peaches, or even sauteed apple slices. 
Change things up and make this easy oven pancake recipe savory by serving it with pulled pork or beef on top for an amazing brunch. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 478IU | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional informations provided as a courtesy and is only an approximatation. Values will changes based on ingredients used.

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