Pfannkuchen

Name: Pfannkuchen
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 250g All-purpose Flour; 500ml Milk; 3 Eggs; 2 tbsp Butter, for frying; 1 pinch of Salt

Pfannkuchen are German-style thin pancakes with a delicate, crepe-like texture and lightly crisp edges—wonderfully versatile for sweet or savory fillings. This simple batter comes together quickly and fries to a golden brown, making an elegant breakfast or a fun dinner when filled and rolled.

Pfannkuchen are German-style thin pancakes with a delicate, crepe-like texture and lightly crisp edges—wonderfully versatile for s... Show more

Traditional German Recipe

Health Grade

C+ · Balanced

Rating

4.1

Time

30 min

Price

0,21 €

Calories

380 kcal

vegetarian

low calorie

quick

easy

Method

Make the batter

Whisk the Eggs with the Milk in a large bowl, then add the All-purpose Flour and a pinch of Salt gradually, whisking until the batter is smooth and glossy. It should be pourable and free of large lumps.

Rest the batter

Cover the bowl and let the batter stand for 10 minutes. This short rest gives the flour time to absorb the liquid, which helps the pancakes cook more tenderly and spread more evenly in the pan.

Heat the pan

Set a skillet over medium heat and melt a small piece of the Butter so it coats the bottom in a thin, shiny film. The butter should foam gently without browning too fast; if it does, lower the heat a touch.

Fry the pancakes

Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan, then tilt it so the batter spreads into an even, thin round. Cook for 1 minute to 2 minutes until the edges look set and the underside is golden, then flip carefully with a thin spatula and cook the second side for 30 seconds to 1 minute more. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding a little more butter as needed to keep the pan lightly greased.

Serve warm

Stack the finished Pfannkuchen on a plate and serve them warm. Keep them loosely covered with a clean towel while you finish the batch so they stay soft.