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An easy gluten-free Dutch Baby recipe made with 5 simple ingredients and an endless number of topping options. This pancake is fluffy and soft with crisp edges, making it a truly delightful breakfast treat. 

a gluten free dutch baby pancake in a cast iron pan topped with yogurt and berries
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What Makes This Recipe Great

Puffed, large, and golden, this Gluten Free Dutch Baby (also called a German pancake) is fluffy with crisp edges and so easy to make. If you’ve never had a Dutch baby before, it’s a soft and light, crepe-like pancake with a fluffy texture and a slightly eggy flavor. The batter puffs up in the oven for an impressive presentation, then collapses outside the oven as the steam releases.

What I love about this recipe is that it is so simple, yet it yields a delicious, filling treat that is fully customizable according to your preferences. I like to top it with berries, yogurt, and powdered sugar, but feel free to experiment with other toppings like jam, maple syrup, whipped cream, lemon zest, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and more. 

This German pancake recipe is a gluten-free version, but you can always substitute regular flour if you are not gluten-free. This is the perfect breakfast or brunch recipe that uses basic ingredients to make a delicious breakfast treat!

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Ingredient Notes

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  • Butter
  • Large eggs: At room temperature.
  • Milk of your choice: I used almond milk. But you can use any dairy-free milk: coconut milk, oat milk, etc, or regular whole milk. 
  • Gluten-free all-purpose flour: I recommend using a gluten-free flour blend from brands like Bob’s Red Mill and King Arthur Baking which make a 1-to-1 baking flour.
  • Sea salt
  • Toppings: Powdered sugar, yogurt, and/or fresh berries.

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Place butter in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet or cast iron pan and place in the hot oven for 5 minutes until the butter is melted.
  3. While the butter is melting in the hot skillet, place eggs, milk, flour, and salt in a blender and blend until smooth. It should be the consistency of a pourable pancake batter.
  4. Remove the pan from the oven and swirl to coat the bottom evenly with melted butter. Pour batter into the pan.
  5. Immediately place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. rotating the pan halfway through, until puffed up and golden brown.
  6. Serve warm, with fresh fruit, yogurt, and/or powdered sugar. Slice to enjoy!
a dutch baby pancake in a skillet topped with fruit and yogurt

Expert Tips

  • If you don’t have a 10-inch skillet, a 9-inch cast iron skillet should work fine. Just make sure your skillet is oven-safe. 
  • Serve with raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, sliced bananas, and powdered sugar to top, if desired. You can also serve with a scoop of your favorite yogurt, a drizzle of maple syrup, and other favorite toppings.  

Storage Tips

  • This gluten-free Dutch baby pancake is best eaten warm right out of the oven, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Reheat gently in the microwave.
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Recipe FAQs

What does a Dutch baby taste like? 

It has a rich, eggy flavor with a slightly sweet and crispy crust. The texture is light and airy on the inside, with a crispy edge, making it a delightful treat for breakfast or brunch for the whole family.

What is the difference between a German pancake and a Yorkshire pudding?

A traditional Dutch baby or German pancake is a sweet, large, flat, oven pancake dish. They’re typically sweetened and served with fruit, syrup, or powdered sugar. Yorkshire pudding, on the other hand, is a savory, cup-shaped British dish that is smaller, denser, and chewier, and traditionally served with gravy.

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a gluten free dutch baby pancake in a cast iron pan topped with yogurt and berries
Servings: 4 servings

Easy Gluten Free Dutch Baby (German Pancake)

An easy gluten-free Dutch Baby recipe made with 5 simple ingredients and an endless number of topping options. This pancake is fluffy and soft with crisp edges, making it a truly delightful breakfast treat. 
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup milk, of your choice – I used almond milk
  • 2/3 cup gluten free all purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • Powdered sugar, yogurt, and/or fruits, for serving

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place butter in an oven-safe 10-inch skillet and place in the oven for 5 minutes until the butter is melted.
  • While the butter is melting, place eggs, milk, flour, and salt in a blender and blend until smooth. It should be the consistency of a pourable pancake batter.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and swirl to coat the bottom evenly with melted butter. Pour the contents of the batter into the pan.
  • Immediately place in the oven for 25-30 minutes. rotating the pan halfway through, until puffed up and golden brown.
  • Serve warm, with fruits, yogurt, and/or powdered sugar. Slice to enjoy!

Notes

Expert Tips

  • If you don’t have a 10-inch skillet, a 9-inch cast iron skillet should work fine. Just make sure your skillet is oven-safe. 
  • Serve with raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, sliced bananas, and powdered sugar to top, if desired. You can also serve with a scoop of your favorite yogurt, a drizzle of maple syrup, and other favorite toppings.  

Storage Tips

  • This gluten-free dutch baby pancake is best eaten warm right out of the oven, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Reheat gently in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving – makes 4, Calories: 171kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 138mg, Sodium: 225mg, Potassium: 47mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 353IU, Calcium: 90mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Iโ€™m a food lover and recipe developer living in Southern California. I love to share simple and approachable gluten-free recipes that are healthy but never sacrifice on flavor.

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