Description
These Mini German Pancakes are light, fluffy, and perfectly portioned for a delightful breakfast or brunch. Made with a simple blend of flour, milk, eggs, and a touch of sugar and vanilla, these oven-baked treats puff up beautifully and are served dusted with powdered sugar and fresh lemon wedges for a refreshing finish.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For Serving
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Fresh lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin using non-stick spray or butter to ensure the mini pancakes don’t stick.
- Blend the Batter: In a blender, add the all-purpose flour, milk, large eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend them until the batter is smooth and homogeneous, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased muffin tin, filling each cup about halfway to allow room for the pancakes to puff up during baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven. Bake the mini pancakes for 12-15 minutes, or until they puff up noticeably and the edges turn a beautiful golden brown.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the muffin tin from the oven carefully. Dust the mini German pancakes generously with powdered sugar and serve them immediately with fresh lemon wedges on the side for a tangy and fresh contrast.
Notes
- Ensure the batter is smooth by blending well for the best puff and texture.
- Filling the muffin tin only halfway is essential; otherwise, the batter may overflow as it bakes and puffs.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the pancakes at their fluffiest.
- Fresh lemon wedges add a nice acidity that balances the sweetness perfectly.
- These can be reheated briefly in the oven, but they are best eaten fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German