Dutch Baby

This Dutch Baby recipe looks super fancy, but is so easy to make! Perfect anytime you want an extra special breakfast or weekend brunch.

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Friends, prepare to fall in love with this easy Dutch Baby recipe. I believe my first words after taking the first bite was “This is the only way I want to eat my pancakes from now on.” Ok, I may have been exaggerating a little bit, but seriously, where have these been all my life?! It’s a very smooth and light pancake that simply melts in your mouth. Not only is it fun to make, but it’s also very easy to make and only requires basic pantry ingredients. It’s definitely a showstopper and perfect to make anytime you want an extra special breakfast.😉

Overhead view of a dutch baby in a cast iron skillet with fresh berries in the center and maple syrup on the side.

What Is A Dutch Baby?

A Dutch Baby pancake is like a cross between a popover and a crepe. It’s essentially a giant skillet pancake made with a thin, eggy batter that puffs up around the edges as it bakes in the oven. A Dutch baby is light, more eggy, and less cake-like than traditional American pancakes. It looks super fancy, but trust me it’s actually very easy to make.

Just a few simple ingredients is all it takes to make this Dutch baby recipe. Here’s what you’ll need:

All-Purpose Flour: Flour adds structure and is the foundation of the pancake.
Milk: Milk combines with the flour to add moisture and helps create the batter.
Egg: Eggs add more moisture and helps hold the pancake together.
Sugar: Just a little bi