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Mini German Pancakes Recipe

Mini German Pancakes

Mini German pancakes, often called Dutch babies or popovers, are a delightful breakfast treat that the whole family will adore. This Mini German Pancakes Recipe takes only 20 minutes to prepare and uses just five basic pantry staples to create puffy, golden-brown perfection.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 18 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 52

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup milk 2% milk works best
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons butter salted or unsalted

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Muffin Tins

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Cut the 6 tablespoons of butter into 18 roughly equal pieces.
    6 tablespoons butter
  3. Place one piece of butter into each cup of two muffin tins or cupcake pans. Set these aside for a moment.
  4. In a blender, combine the milk, eggs, salt, and all-purpose flour. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and no flour clumps remain.
    1 cup milk, 6 large eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup all-purpose flour
  5. Place the muffin tins in the preheated oven for about 30 seconds to 1 minute to melt the butter. It is essential that the butter is sizzling, not just melted.
  6. Once the butter is sizzling, quickly remove the tins from the oven and fill each muffin cup about halfway with the prepared batter.
  7. Return the tins to the oven and bake for 13 to 15 minutes. The edges should be golden brown and the pancakes should be very puffy.
  8. Remove from the oven and serve immediately while they are still warm.

Notes

Use a blender to mix the batter for a smooth consistency and easy pouring. Ensure the butter is sizzling hot in the tins before adding the batter to create the signature puffy texture.
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