Description
These Adorable Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes are fluffy, golden, and perfectly portioned for individual servings. Made by baking a simple batter in a buttered muffin tin, they’re great for breakfast or brunch, topped with powdered sugar, fresh fruit, syrup, or whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Batter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Baking
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Toppings
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh fruit, syrup, or whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the pancakes so they puff up nicely.
- Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the batter is smooth and somewhat thin.
- Prepare the Muffin Tin: Place the unsalted butter in a 12-cup muffin tin and transfer it to the preheated oven for about 2 to 3 minutes until the butter is melted and bubbly. Remove carefully and swirl the melted butter to coat the bottoms and sides of each muffin cup evenly.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Pour the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about halfway to allow room for puffing during baking.
- Bake the Pancakes: Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the mini Dutch baby pancakes are puffed up and golden brown on top.
- Serve and Garnish: Carefully remove the pancakes from the muffin tin, noting they will deflate slightly as they cool. Dust with powdered sugar and serve topped with your choice of fresh fruit, syrup, or whipped cream.
Notes
- Ensure the oven is fully preheated to 425°F for the best puff and rise.
- The mini pancakes will deflate slightly after baking as they cool, but they remain delicious and fluffy.
- Use a good quality unsalted butter for coating the muffin cups to enhance flavor.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with seasonal fruits or your favorite syrups and creams.
- These can be made ahead and reheated gently in a warm oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes, Dutch Baby Recipe, Mini Pancakes, Breakfast Recipe, Baked Pancakes
