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Sourdough dutch baby topped with berries.
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Sourdough Discard Dutch Baby or German Pancake

This Sourdough Discard Dutch Baby or German Pancake has a crispy outer crust and a soft custardy middle with a slight sourdough tang.
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time47 minutes
Course: Breakfast Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 305kcal
Author: Erica Schramek

Equipment

  • blender
  • cast iron skillet or Dutch oven

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sourdough discard at room temperature
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup granulated white sugar omit if making a savory Dutch baby
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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Instructions

  • Add the 6 large eggs to a blender and blend for about 30 seconds until light and foamy. Add the 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup sourdough discard, 1 cup milk, ¼ cup granulated white sugar, 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt to the blender and blend for an additional 30 seconds until smooth. Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Move the oven rack to the lower third of the oven. Melt the 3 tablespoons unsalted butter on the stovetop over medium-low heat in a Dutch oven or cast-iron pan.
  • Pour the batter into the center of the pan and place in the oven. Set the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center is just beginning to color. Do not open the oven while baking.
  • Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Room-temperature ingredients will mix more easily.
Blend the eggs first. We want to trap as much air as possible before adding the other ingredients.
This recipe can be made with sourdough discard or active sourdough starter.
Bake in the lower ⅓ of your oven closer to the heating element where the heat will be more intense.
Do not open the oven while baking. Doing so could cause the Dutch baby to deflate.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.
To Reheat: Microwave the Dutch baby for a minute or two until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 478IU | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg