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These puffy, golden mini pancakes bake right in a muffin tin for a fun, custard-like breakfast that requires no flipping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (cut into 12 small cubes)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the oven rack in the middle position for even cooking.
  2. Blend the eggs, milk, flour, vanilla extract, salt, and optional sugar in a blender on high speed for about 30 seconds until the batter is completely smooth and frothy.
  3. Place one small cube of butter into each cup of a 12-cup metal muffin tin.
  4. Put the muffin tin into the preheated oven for 2 to 3 minutes, until the butter melts fully and starts sizzling but does not brown.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about halfway.
  6. Bake at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes until the pancakes puff dramatically and turn golden brown. Do not open the oven door during baking.
  7. Remove the mini German pancakes from the oven and serve immediately, dusting them with powdered sugar and squeezing fresh lemon juice over the top.

Notes

Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for the best rise and puff., Serve immediately after baking, as the mini pancakes will deflate fast once they cool., Butter management is crucial: the butter should be hot and sizzling but not browned before pouring batter to prevent burning or sticking., Avoid opening the oven door during baking to prevent deflation., Metal muffin tins conduct heat better than silicone pans, resulting in better puff and crispy edges., Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days but will lose puffiness., Reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven for 3-5 minutes to revive crispness; avoid microwaving.

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