Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Beat all ingredients together and pour into a lightly greased 10-inch round baking dish.

Bake for 20 minutes.

Pancake will puff into big bubbles while baking. Cut into wedges and serve with a sauce of melted butter, powdered sugar and lemon juice. Garnish with your favorite seasonal fruit.





Mix, bake and enjoy! This classic recipe uses only 5 ingredients. The resulting puffy pancake is a great base for any topping you might want to use.

Mr Breakfast would like to thank MotherBreakfast for this recipe.

Overall Average Rating = 5 (out of 5)

Based on 20 votes.

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From RyanDorkoski

Rating (out of 5):

Just a fantastic recipe. Very welcome and slightly less sweet than what I know to be traditional pancakes.

Comment submitted: 7/28/2018 (#20602)



From S. Masalli

Rating (out of 5):

OMG so good! And a whole lot easier than I thought it would be.

Comment submitted: 12/12/2014 (#19145)



From dawner

Rating (out of 5):

Thank you. I finally found what I was looking for. The recipe is a touch different from what my mom used to make. She used to scramble the mixture and roll it all in sugar when done.

Comment submitted: 8/3/2014 (#18950)



From brooke j.

Rating (out of 5):

I also add 2 teaspoons of sugar, a 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and one pinch of cinnamon. These are good just topped with powder sugar - simple and sweet.

Comment submitted: 2/28/2013 (#15262)



From Ozzie J.

Rating (out of 5):

Didn't get as puffed up as in the pictures. But it was still very good.

Comment submitted: 8/15/2012 (#14293)



From petra

Rating (out of 5):

I make this German Oven Pancake for dinner and double the recipe. While the batter is "resting", saute 3 peeled, cored, sliced apples with a bit of butter and brown sugar & touch of cinnamon. Next pour the apple mixture into the base of a 10" stoneware pie dish and then pour the batter over the apples. Bake @ 450 degrees F for 20 minutes. Perfect plus leftovers for an easy & delicious breakfast!

Comment submitted: 5/16/2012 (#13911)



From suzanwest

Add a pinch of cinnamon and a 1/8 teaspoon vanilla for a little more flavor. I like the idea from 'bashan' about doing them in muffin tins. I might try that next time. Thanks.

Comment submitted: 10/26/2011 (#13080)



From fourtime

I think this is what my grandma used to called "schmada".

Comment submitted: 10/2/2011 (#12968)



From Sue

Rating (out of 5):

Also really good with cheddar cheese and sausage or bacon for a savory version.

Comment submitted: 5/28/2011 (#12726)



From ItsOurMotto

Rating (out of 5):

Definitely one of my favorites too! We like to add sliced apples and top with cinnamon sugar.

Comment submitted: 3/6/2011 (#12251)



From MaBarker

Rating (out of 5):

I like it better with 1 egg or maybe two if they are small. Melt butter with lemon wedges smash the lemon with a fork, pour lemon butter into the middle of the pancake and add powdered sugar then fold the pancake into a little package and eat!! It''s yummy!

Comment submitted: 7/9/2010 (#10855)



From kay

Rating (out of 5):

I love it with hash browns and with other things with it i call it German Pancakes Kay's Way.

Comment submitted: 4/5/2009 (#7905)



From pappywags (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

These are awesome with fresh fruit (bananas, strawberries, blueberries, apples) add a little whipped cream or sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Comment submitted: 10/12/2008 (#6578)



From Bashan

I cooked them in large muffin tins. Placed a slice of pie filling apples and a dollop of cream on top. kids loved them.

Comment submitted: 9/21/2008 (#6489)



From Deadra76

Rating (out of 5):

I added vanilla & cinnamon to the mix. Very yummy! I'll definitely make these again.

Comment submitted: 6/8/2008 (#5480)



From Belly Girl

It tastes too much like eggs. And I HATE eggs!!! My parents like it though.

Comment submitted: 5/9/2008 (#5225)



From tcooke525 (Team Breakfast Member)

Are there any specific measurements on the powdered sugar, melted butter & lemon juice ingredients for the sauce?

Comment submitted: 12/30/2007 (#4278)



From thetech

Rating (out of 5):

Been eating these since I was a child not sure were the recipe came from, a family favorite, great on Christmas morning for breakfast!

Comment submitted: 11/25/2007 (#4059)



From Tricia

Rating (out of 5):

My family LOVED THESE! Thank you

Comment submitted: 10/19/2007 (#3801)



From Danica

Rating (out of 5):

This recipe was very easy but it did stick 2 the pan A LOT. But it was still good.

Comment submitted: 9/22/2007 (#3611)



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