Mini German Pancakes Fluffy Baked (Print-Friendly Version)

Fluffy oven-baked German pancakes in muffin tin form. Quick to make, easy to reheat—a delightful breakfast treat.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Batter

01 - 3 large eggs, at room temperature
02 - 160 ml whole milk, at room temperature
03 - 85 g all-purpose flour, sifted
04 - 13 g granulated sugar
05 - 1 g salt
06 - 5 ml vanilla extract

→ For Baking

07 - 28 g unsalted butter, divided into 12 pieces

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place the muffin tin in the oven to heat while preparing the batter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, vigorously whisk the eggs until fully blended. Add the milk and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
03 - Add the sifted flour, granulated sugar, and salt to the bowl. Whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
04 - Let the batter rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
05 - Carefully remove the preheated muffin tin from the oven. Place one piece of butter in each well and allow it to melt completely.
06 - Evenly divide the rested batter among the 12 muffin cups over the melted butter. Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until the pancakes are puffed and golden brown.
07 - Serve the mini German pancakes immediately while hot, topped with your choice of syrup, fruit, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Pancakes can be refrigerated in an airtight container and reheated for meal prep.
02 - For optimal lift, ensure eggs and milk are at room temperature before combining.