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. 

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!

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.

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