Puffy Pancakes Oven Pancakes

Elevate your breakfast game with these delightful Puffy Pancakes, also known as oven pancakes or Dutch babies. With a simple batter of all-purpose flour, eggs, milk, and a hint of vanilla, this recipe creates a golden, airy pancake with irresistibly crispy edges—all baked to perfection in a hot skillet. The beauty lies in the puffing magic that happens in the oven, resulting in a show-stopping dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes. A generous dusting of powdered sugar and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice add a bright, zesty finish, while optional toppings like fresh fruit or whipped cream let you make it your own. Perfect for cozy weekend mornings or an impressive brunch centerpiece, this oven-baked pancake is as easy as it is elegant.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Milk (whole or 2%)
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
• 2 whole Lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a medium oven-safe skillet (cast iron recommended) in the oven as it heats.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. The batter will be thin.

Step 3

Once the oven has reached temperature, carefully remove the skillet and add the unsalted butter. Swirl the butter around the skillet until it is fully melted and coats the bottom and sides of the pan.

Step 4

Pour the batter into the hot skillet and immediately return it to the oven. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the pancake is puffed and golden brown around the edges.

Step 5

Once baked, remove the skillet from the oven. The pancake will deflate slightly as it cools—this is normal.

Step 6

Dust the pancake generously with powdered sugar, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and serve immediately. Optionally, add toppings like fruit, syrup, or whipped cream as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(572.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	662.2

Total Fat 36.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 444mg	0%
Sodium 786.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g	0%
Total Sugars 39.4g
Protein 19.1g	0%

Vitamin D 132IU	0%
Calcium 265.6mg	0%
Iron 2.9mg	0%
Potassium 573.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.3%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 40.4%