Dutch, Dutch Babies: A Breakfast Favorite

A Dutch baby is just a light fluffy pancake you cook in the oven! These pancakes are a cross between crepes and popovers and magically form into a bowl shape while cooking in the oven. Some people call them German pancakes or oven pancakes. Whatever you want to call them, this yummy breakfast will be sure to please. Dutch babies are a favorite breakfast around here, consequently, whenever I make this recipe I always double the batch. Even so, it is often not enough! The recipe below has been doubled for you, however, you may decide to double it again if you have a lot of mouths to feed.

There are so many ways to enjoy this delicious breakfast, so you can make these often and never get tired of them! I topped my portion with Huckleberry preserves I purchased on our road trip to Yellowstone National Park! Most people eat their Dutch Babies with some kind of fruit, however, there are plenty of delicious savory options as well. I sometimes use leftovers from the previous night’s dinner. For example, pair your leftover ham with some cheese, drizzle on some berry syrup, sprinkle with a little powdered sugar and you have a Monte Cristo style Dutch Baby. Likewise, many sandwich fixings would make tasty toppings. Here are some other ideas to get you started: