Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes Recipe (2024)

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This Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes Recipe is my idea of a delicious and easy breakfast on a Saturday morning. Ready in less than 30 minutes and no more standing over the stove flipping pancakes.

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As summer comes to an end, I had to pop on the blog and post one of my all time favorite breakfast recipes, Dutch Baby Pancakes. Soon pumpkins, squash, and the color orange will take over and no one will care about anything else. Le sigh….I like fall and all but summer is my favorite season. Warm weather and fresh fruit will be missed greatly by me.

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So about these Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes…they’re amazing! Whoever thought about baking a pancake is a genius and should be honored. I’d make a plaque and hold a fancy dinner because baking pancakes is such a great idea. Seriously, the steps are as simple as preparing the batter, popping it in the oven, and then “ding ding ding,” breakfast is done. No longer are the days you have to watch the stove to ensure your pancake doesn’t burn. No worries about flat pancakes with this dutch baby recipe. I don’t know if I’ll ever make pancakes any other way.

I love these babies as minis. Why you may ask? Honestly…because they are soooo freaking cute. I used to make my dutch baby in a big cast iron skillet…which is cool and all….but this is just too cute and fancy to resist. And what about these cute ramekins? Perfect display when you want a fancy breakfast layout.

In order to make these mini dutch baby pancakes, you’ll need butter, eggs, milk, All Purpose flour, sugars, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and fresh fruit. I bet you you can find all these ingredients in your house without even taking a trip to the grocery store. Another thing I love about this recipe.

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Oh…and a blender. You need a blender. Can you believe mine died when I was preparing this very recipe. I improvised though and used a food processor. They came out just fine. But my poor blender, I’ll miss it.

Hopefully you love this recipe as much as my family and I do. My daughter has even become a pro in making these and wants to have competitions on whose taste better and who makes a better presentation. I let her think she wins.

Well I’m off to enjoy these last few days of summer…until next time, Enjoy 🙂

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This Mini Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe is the delicious and fun. Perfect treat for making breakfast with the kids. Top with fresh fruit for a well rounded breakfast.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword mini dutch baby pancakes

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 17 minutes minutes

Total Time 27 minutes minutes

Servings 6 people

Calories 235kcal

Author Tanya

Ingredients

  • 4-6 Tablespoon butter*
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flour
  • fresh fruit preferrably strawberries and blueberries
  • fresh lemon juice
  • *Amount of butter will depend on size of ramekins. Use 6 ramekins if they are small and 4 if they are the larger kind.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit

  • Place 1 Tbsp butter in each ramekin. Place in oven to allow butter to melt.

  • Meanwhile, add eggs to a blender and blend for about 1 minute, until eggs are frothy.

  • Add milk, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and flour to blender. Mix until combined.

  • Remove ramekins from oven and use a pastry brush to spread butter on sides of ramekins.

  • Add batter to each ramekin making sure an equal amount is in each.

  • Place ramekins back in oven and bake for 17-20 minutes, or until pancakes have risen and tops are golden brown.

  • Top each pancake with fresh fruit, a squeeze of lemon juice, and powdered sugar. Enjoy.

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Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 461IU | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

Why did my Dutch baby pancake not rise? ›

There are two main culprits to flat, sad Dutch baby pancakes: Your oven wasn't hot enough. The hotter your oven, the more puffed your Dutch baby pancake will be. Make sure to preheat the oven for at least 10 minutes before baking the batter.

How to make baby pancakes with formula? ›

In a bowl, whisk together 50g plain flour, 1 egg, 1tsp of vegetable oil, and 150ml of milk (formula/breastmilk/cow's milk). Pour the mixture into a pan and fry for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. On top of the pancake, make a smiley face out of HiPP Organic's Strawberry and Raspberry Yogurt.

Do you have to use a cast iron skillet for a Dutch baby? ›

The pan doesn't have to be cast iron; you can use any oven-safe pan or baking dish of a similar size. I've even done them in a pie dish!

What is another name for a Dutch baby pancake? ›

A Dutch baby pancake, sometimes called a German pancake, a Bismarck, a Dutch puff, Hooligan, or a Hootenanny, is a dish that is similar to a large Yorkshire pudding.

How do I get my Dutch baby to rise? ›

The magic that makes that Dutch baby pancake rise to its signature heights is simple: Steam! The combination of air that's whipped into the eggs when you mix the batter and the super hot cast-iron skillet (and oven) create the conditions needed for the lift we love.

How do I get my Dutch baby to puff up? ›

Like popovers and Yorkshire pudding, the thing that gives Dutch babies their signature puff is steam. In order for that steam to work the pancake into its signature peaks and valleys, you need two things: enough air in a well-developed batter and a piping-hot pan and oven.

What is the best flour for babies? ›

Whole Wheat Flour.

Whole wheat flour is a great choice when baking for a child. When wheat berries are milled to make flour, sometimes producers include the bran and germ; other times these parts of the grain kernel are stripped away.

Can you use formula milk in baby pancakes? ›

While it is possible to make baby formula pancakes with this recipe by simply adding it to the batter or substituting it in place of the Greek yogurt, it's important to keep heat in mind. If your baby has not had cow's milk before, using baby formula instead may save them some tummy trouble.

What is the formula for pancakes? ›

The ingredients you need are flour, sugar, little salt, milk and eggs(you could add baking powder if you want). Mix till it get smooths and heat your frying pan with little oil. Pour what you mixed in the hot frying pan in bits and turn when dry. YOU COULD BUY PANCAKE MIX THEY SELL IN SUPERMARKETS AND FRY.

What is another name for a Dutch baby? ›

Though “Dutch baby” is a frequently used moniker when referring to this giant pancake, it has also been referred to as a German pancake, a puffed pancake, a baked pancake, a Bismarck and even a giant Yorkshire pudding due to its resemblance.

Why does my Dutch baby stick to the pan? ›

The high oven heat causes the batter to puff up, and it naturally deflates once removed from the heat. How do I prevent the pancake from sticking to the skillet? Make sure your skillet is well greased with butter or oil, and it's adequately heated before pouring in the batter.

Why did my Dutch baby deflate? ›

Your puff pancake will rise in the hot oven and start to deflate after you take it out. This is completely normal. Top with your favorite toppings and serve immediately.

What do Southerners call pancakes? ›

Pancakes are sometimes called hoecakes in the South. Most Southerners are familiar with lacy cornbread, aka hot water cornbread. A hoecake is a rustic fried version of a pancake made with ground cornmeal.

What is special about Dutch pancakes? ›

The Dutch pancake is large (you need XL plates for them) and very thin. Many people roll them up, topping and all before they cut them into pieces or eat them from their hand. The Dutch pancake is allmost as thin as the French crêpe. The French know some toppings: with powdered sugar, Nutella, syrup, or jam.

What is the difference between Yorkshire pudding and Dutch baby pancake? ›

To those in the know, a Dutch baby really is just a large, puffy pancake, while Yorkshire pudding is a savory side dish that has graced meat-heavy meals in England for centuries. Yet, some people tend to confuse the two as being the same, owing to a similarity of ingredients and appearance.

What makes pancakes not rise? ›

TIP: Make sure your baking powder is not out of date, or your pancakes won't rise as well. Combine wet ingredients together in a separate jug – this step is more important than you might think. The less you mix the batter, the fluffier your pancakes will be.

Why wont my pancakes bubble up? ›

You may not have turned up the heat on your burner or griddle high enough, or maybe you did not wait long enough for the cooking surface to heat up. You should be using medium heat for pancakes. Don't flip the pancake until bubbles in the center rise and pop without reforming new bubbles.

Why is my pancake mix flat? ›

The first is that the batter is a bit runny. Add a little more flour (or mix) to make a thicker batter, and see if that fluffs up the pancakes. The other reason I can think of is that the leavening is either past its prime, or not getting enough time to work before cooking.

Why are my pancakes not fluffy enough? ›

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE EGGS! The number one secret to getting fluffy, thick pancakes every time is to SEPARATE the egg yolks from the egg whites. Use gluten-free pancake mix or a low protein biscuit flour instead of “all purpose” flour. And don't overmix.

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