I’m a California girl, born and raised. As much as I love my home state, it’s always fun to visit other parts of the country and see how they do things. Of course, I’m usually most interested in what they eat.
My husband and I went to Texas to visit his parents in Houston over spring break, and we got a hefty dose of Texas cuisine. We ate a lot of Mexican food, which was more than OK with me! I love it. My sweet mother-in-law, Pam, made sure we ate Italian on our last night so we wouldn’t think that Tex Mex was all Houston had to offer.
Pam, also loves to bake, and we have been planning to do a blog post since I started Lou Lou Biscuit. I’ts always so much more fun to bake with someone! I asked her if she could pick a recipe that she’s been making for a long time, a tried and true classic. As soon as she suggested dutch babies I was excited because I’d never made them (even though I’ve pinned about a hundred pictures of them). They were incredibly easy to make and so FUN!
One bowl
Five ingredients
Fluffy Pancake Magic
It’s hard to get better than that!
After we mixed all the ingredients together, we just poured the dough into a buttered baking dish and watched it puff up. It puffed up A LOT!
The crazy thing about these pancakes is how quickly they deflate once you take them out of the oven. One second it looks like this, and the next it’s almost flat! Pam insisted I take a picture before it even left the oven, lest we miss the height of it’s puffy glory.
Here’s what it will look like once it cools.
I just love the ripples and browned edges. It’s a landscape of tasty breakfast!
Another great thing about this recipe is how versatile it is. Any kind of pancake/waffle/crepe topping you can think of will pair beautifully with our dutch baby.
We covered ours with blackberries and powdered sugar…and syrup..lots of syrup.
The sugar rush gave us enough energy to make more breakfasty delights! (coming soon)
For now, go make these! I know I’ll need to make them again soon.
- ¼ - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup milk
- 6 eggs
- salt to taste
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Melt butter in a 9x13 pan or cast iron skillet.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, milk, eggs and salt until lumps are mostly dissolved.
- Pour batter into buttered baking dish and bake for 25 minutes. Batter will puff up!
- Eat immediately with ANY delicious topping you can think of.
Pam says
Lindsey, the photos turned out super! Great job on the whole post! Every time you post something, you add a new thing….. like the printable recipe……how do you know how to do this? That was a fun day for us and I will look forward to baking in your new kitchen one day soon! Hugs!
Lindsey Boubel says
Thanks so much for the recipe! I’m glad we got to do some baking together finally. AND YES!!! I can’t wait to bake in my new kitchen with you ๐
Christine Hodge says
I’ve made this for years…the girls love seeing them puff up and then deflate! It’s easy to make and really fun to watch as it cooks. It’s a recipe I reserve for special occasions, like when we have visitors stay at our home. My parents used to love them! I haven’t made them in awhile, and so you’ve inspired me to do it again. Thanks! I also make Buttermilk Pancake Syrup and serve it warm. Let me know if you want the recipe.
Lindsey Boubel says
That’s great that you’ve been making them so long! I feel like I got left out of the loop. Where have these pancakes been all my life? I’d love the recipe. Could you e-mail it to me?
Christine Hodge says
Yes, I will email it to you!
Terry Barakis says
Great recipe. You can also fill the pancake with a savory filling since you are using an unsweetened batter. Think scambled eggs spinach and Swiss cheese or creamed chicken with mushrooms. Sort of a giant popover!!!! Keep these great ideas coming!!!
Sara {Home is Where The Cookies Are} says
I love baked pancakes! So much easier than standing over the stove. Love that you included the fluffy pic too!
June Lancarte says
I’ll definitely be trying this!
Joyce says
Your dear sis-in-law emailed my dd to tell her that our favorite Puffed Pancake recipe was on your blog. Oh my…what memories of Christmas mornings this brings back! Your blog is beautiful and I’m definitely going to check back for foodie inspiration.
Blessings,
Joyce (long-time friend of your in-laws)
Lindsey Boubel says
Joyce,
Thanks so much for checking in! I’m very appreciative of you sharing this recipe with Pam! It worked perfectly, and I’ll be making it again soon. ๐
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Yum, this sounds amazing and such a perfect, easy breakfast!
Lindsey Boubel says
Thanks, Rachel! They are so easy.
Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen says
Yum, this looks so delicious!
Lindsey Boubel says
Thanks, Rosie!
Mom says
Beautiful pancakes awesome job!