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Hawaiian Roll French Toast Recipe

Dutch Babies or German pancakes

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  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: German
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic German Pancake or Dutch Baby recipe that results in delicious baked pancakes with puffy edges. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and can be made quickly in a blender. Serve with maple syrup, fresh berries, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a delightful breakfast treat.


Ingredients

Batter:

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 6 large eggs

To garnish:

  • Maple syrup
  • Fresh berries
  • Powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Melt Butter: Preheat oven to 425°F. Add 6 tablespoons butter to a 9×13 inch casserole dish and place in the oven to melt.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup sugar. Whisk together.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in 1 cup whole milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  4. Beat Eggs: Beat in 6 eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated.
  5. Pour Batter: Remove the melted butter from the oven and pour the batter into the dish in a figure 8 motion.
  6. Bake: Bake at 425°F for about 20 minutes until puffy and browned.
  7. Serve: Slice and serve warm with maple syrup, berries, and powdered sugar.

Notes

  • You can make the batter in a blender for convenience.
  • Experiment with adding cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
  • For fluffy pancakes, beat egg whites separately until stiff peaks form and fold into the batter.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days or frozen.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 460 kcal
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 330mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 330mg