Description
Mini Dutch baby pancakes bring European charm to breakfast tables with their puffy, golden edges and delicate center. Rustic yet elegant, these individual-sized delights invite you to savor a delightful morning treat straight from Netherlands’ culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole or 2% milk
- 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Serving Options:
- Powdered sugar
- Jam
Instructions
- Position the oven rack centrally, ensuring no obstructions above. Insert a standard 12-well muffin pan into the oven and heat to 425ºF.
- Combine flour, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender. Pulverize the mixture for one minute until achieving a silky, liquid consistency. Allow the batter to settle for 10 minutes.
- Slice butter into 12 equal portions while the batter rests. Extract the heated muffin pan and nestle one butter piece into each well.
- Gently cascade the rested batter into the butter-coated wells, filling approximately one-third of each cavity. Slight butter movement is acceptable.
- Transfer the muffin pan to the oven and roast for 12-15 minutes. Monitor until the mini pancakes inflate dramatically and develop a rich golden-brown exterior.
- After removing from the oven, pause for one minute to allow slight cooling. Embellish with a delicate snowfall of powdered sugar or introduce a dollop of vibrant jam. Serve immediately while maintaining optimal warmth and texture.
Notes
- Perfectly puffed mini pancakes rise dramatically in the oven, creating stunning golden-edged treats that look like impressive bakery creations.
- Resting the batter for 10 minutes allows gluten to relax, ensuring lighter, more tender pancakes with a delicate, airy texture.
- Preheating the muffin pan with butter creates a sizzling, crispy exterior that adds rich flavor and prevents sticking.
- Quick blender method means minimal prep time and easy cleanup, making these mini Dutch babies perfect for busy mornings or spontaneous brunch gatherings.
- Versatile serving options include classic powdered sugar dusting, fruity jam fillings, or creative toppings like fresh berries and whipped cream.
- Best enjoyed immediately after baking when they’re at peak puffiness and temperature, delivering a magical combination of crispy edges and soft, custardy centers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dutch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg