The Easiest And Most Delicious Dutch Baby Recipe (2024)

This is the easiest and most delicious dutch baby recipe. These baked dutch babies only take minutes to prepare. Breakfast (or dinner) will be ready for your family within 20 minutes.

Looking for a more traditional pancake? This recipe provides the tastiest and fluffiest pancakes I’ve had. You can see all my breakfast recipes here.

The Easiest And Most Delicious Dutch Baby Recipe

I grew up eating these delicious dutch babies, and it was a must-have recipe to grab from my mom. Even today, it remains one of my favorite breakfast food items.

When I was little, we called them “silly pancakes” because of the way they puff up and raise around the edge of the pan. Opening the oven with dutch babies inside was always a delight as a child.

I call this the easiest and most delicious dutch baby recipe because they literally take 3 minutes to prep in the blender and then 17 minutes to cook. You can’t beat three minutes of hands-on prep time when making a meal. There are also only four ingredients, all of which you probably have in your pantry.

Delicious? Yes! They are a beloved breakfast food for everyone I introduce them to.

I serve my Dutch Babies with a savory side like sausage or bacon. See below for topping options.

Note: This recipe was originally shared in 2012. It was updated in 2023 to include better photos, recipes, and answers to all of your Dutch Baby questions.

Ingredients Needed to Make this Dutch Baby Recipe

• 4 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup flour
• 1/3 cup salted butter

How to Make Dutch Babies

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Cut butter into 1 Tbsp slices and place evenly in a 9″ x 13″ pan or in a cast iron skillet.
3. Place pan in oven until butter is melted. For a little extra flavor, you can wait until it’s slightly browned also.
4. While the butter is melting, prepare your batter.
5. Place eggs in the blender and whirl on high for 1 minute.
6. With the motor running, gradually pour in milk, then add flour; continue whirling for an additional 30 seconds.
7. Pour Dutch Baby batter into the pan with the melted butter.
8. Bake at 425 for 17-19 minutes until the Dutch Baby is golden brown and fluffy.
9. Serve and enjoy immediately. Dutch Babies lose some of the fluff quickly.

Note: Timing on mixing the batter is important, so run the blender for the time suggested.

What are the differences between a Dutch Baby and a pancake?

Dutch Babies are made in the oven while pancakes are made on a stove. The ratio of ingredients is different also and a Dutch Baby lacks a leavening agent, giving a bit of thicker results with a unique texture. This Dutch Baby recipe provides a more buttery taste than pancakes, and the salted butter gives it the perfect amount of salt and flavor.

Is a Dutch Baby the same as a German Pancake?

A dutch baby is known by different names in different regions. As mentioned, I grew up knowing them as silly pancakes. Dutch Babies are also called German Pancakes, Dutch Puff, Bismarcks, or Hootenanny. You might be wondering if these are the same as an American popover. Dutch babies are just large-sized popovers. It is also similar to a Yorkshire Pudding.

What Toppings Can you Put on a Dutch Baby?

Dutch babies can be enjoyed sweet or savory. Here are some of my favorite combinations:

• lemon juice and powdered sugar
• fresh berries and powdered sugar
• syrup
• peanut butter & syrup
• strawberries & whipping cream
• sautéed peaches & whipping cream
• prosciutto, fig, & goat cheese
• crumbled bacon or chopped ham & a poached egg
• garlic sautéed mushrooms with parmesan like the recipe found here

Can you Make a Dutch Baby without a Cast Iron Pan?

Yes. You can use a 9″ x 13″ inch baking pan to make Dutch Babies.

Are Dutch Babies actually Dutch?

The short answer is that the Dutch Baby actually has German roots. Read more about that here.

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