What is a Dutch Baby Pancake
First things first, let’s talk about what makes a Dutch baby pancake so special. Brought over by German immigrants in the United States, this dish is a cross between a pancake, a crepe, and a popover. It’s baked in the oven, resulting in a puffy and tender-crisp texture with high edges.
Can I use premade Pancake batter to Make Dutch Baby Pancakes?
A Dutch baby pancake batter relies on the high heat of the oven and doesn’t call for leavening agents so a traditional pancake recipe that requires baking soda and or baking powder will not work. Plus, Dutch Baby pancakes only need flour, milk and eggs and are actually much simpler to make.
Why Your Dutch Baby Pancake Is Not Getting a Crater in the Center
If your Dutch baby pancake is not getting that coveted crater in the center, there are a few potential reasons why this might be happening:
Watch how to make these savory Dutch Baby Pancakes
Mediterranean Twist: You can add tomatoes and feta for that classic Mediterranean flavor-profile. Lox: Top your Dutch baby pancake with thinly sliced smoked salmon, a dollop of cream cheese, capers, and a sprinkle of fresh dill. Mexican-Themed: Top your Dutch baby pancake with taco meat and fresh, zesty pico de gallo. So yum! Sweet Options: Berries and cream, Nutella and banana, lemon curd and blueberry compote! For sweeter variations, you want to make sure you skip the black pepper and nigella seeds in the pancake batter and add only a pinch of salt, a little vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
