Do you have to use a cast iron skillet for a Dutch baby?

The pan doesn't have to be cast iron ; you can use any oven-safe pan or baking dish of a similar size. I've even done them in a pie dish!

Why is it called Dutch baby?

While these pancakes are derived from the German pancake dish, it is said that the name Dutch baby was coined by one of Victor Manca's daughters, where "Dutch" perhaps was her corruption of the German autonym deutsch . Manca's Cafe claimed that it owned the trademark for Dutch babies in 1942.

Is a Dutch baby the same as Yorkshire pudding?

Different cooking vessels, different accompaniments, otherwise very similar," test kitchen manager Kelsey Youngman said. "Probably the biggest difference, in my opinion, would be Yorkshire Pudding uses the beef drippings to grease the popover pan, while a Dutch Baby uses melted butter in a cast iron skillet.

Why did my German pancakes not rise?

If the pan isn't hot enough then the liquid does not heat up and create the steam quickly enough and so the flour will cook through and set before the pancake can rise. We suggest that you give the oven and skillet plenty of time to heat up thoroughly before adding the batter.

Why does my Dutch baby stick to the pan?

You need something nonstick and ovenproof, because this dutch baby recipe is so egg-heavy and otherwise risks sticking to the bottom of the pan . Also make sure you're using a hot pan here, as it's essential for your puffy pancake to get that head start on the heat with a preheated skillet.

Can I use a cast iron Dutch oven instead of cast iron skillet?

1 Answer. It depends on what you're doing with it, but for the most part, yes . Things like giving it a shake/toss to move things around will be more difficult, unless it's one with a long handle on one side, but you can just stir instead.

Can I use a skillet instead of a Dutch oven?

If you have a large cast iron frying pan or any thick bottomed pot with a metal handle, you can use this in place of a dutch oven . Make sure you seal it with tin foil or with fitted lid. Another option is to use a slow cooker but this of course will probably take longer.

Is a cast iron skillet necessary?

That depends on your cooking habits. For most people, cast iron pans are worth it because they don't cost much and are incredibly durable. If you don't fry, braise, roast, or slow-cook often, you probably don't need a cast iron pan .

Can you use a Dutch oven as a regular pan?

Again, you can use a Dutch oven to make soups and stews or to braise meat . You can also use it to bake bread, prepare sauce, cook pasta, and pretty much anything you would use another pot for, in addition to its specialty uses.

Can I use a metal pan instead of a Dutch oven?

A metal pot, such as a stock pot or a roasting pan, can be preheated in the oven to create a similar baking environment to a Dutch oven .

Lemon Dutch Baby Recipe {Video} - Tammilee Tips (2024)

Published: Apr 16, 2020 · Updated: Nov 25, 2023 by Tammilee · This post may contain affiliate links

Delicious Lemon Dutch Baby Recipe you can make at home! This puffy pancake has lemon zest and lemon glaze to take it over the top.

Lemon Dutch Baby

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I am so excited to share this lemon puffy pancake recipe with all of you! This was one of my goal recipes to share this year.

One of my favorite Spokane Restaurants is The Yards Bruncheon located in Kendall Yards near downtown Spokane. I ALWAYS order their Lemon dutch baby covered in powdered sugar.

The restaurant is so cute and always has great food. Even John's Mom and Grandmother loved it when we took them there and they are normally only happy at a restaurant they know. LOL!

I have been wanting to make a dutch baby at home for years. For some reason, I always thought they were going to be super hard to make and take a long time.

Thankfully I can tell you making dutch babies at home is not hard, does not take a ton of time, and is so worth it!

While these may not be a normal daily breakfast option it is perfect for weekend brunch. Truly you could make these as a weekday breakfast but most days we are running around trying to get work done on time so we make a quick and easy weekday breakfast.

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Lemon Dutch Babies and Glaze

Ingredients Needed

Eggs
Milk
All-purpose Flour
Vanilla Extract
Sugar
Butter
Lemon Zest
Lemon Juice
Powdered Sugar

Equipment Needed

Cast Iron Skillet - I used a 10.25 inch Cast Iron Skillet. I wanted the dutch baby to spread out nicely and grow up the sides of the hot pan.

Whisk - You want to use a whisk that is comfortable to hold and can easily fit in your mixing bowl.

Recipe Tips

The cast iron skillet will be HOT when you remove it from the oven! I put down multiple trivets and towels on my counter because I am a scaredy cat and freak out that the heat will damage our quartz countertops.

Don't worry if your lemon dutch baby shrinks after you remove it from the oven. As it cools down and the heat releases the puffy pancake will shrink but still taste amazing.

I put in the recipe card that this serves 4 which is true if you have side dishes like bacon, sausage, and eggs. If you are just eating the dutch baby I would plan on it feeding 2 people or 1 really hungry person. My husband and I normally split this and then may snack on some side dishes if we are really hungry.

You can easily serve this on a platter if you want to remove it from the cast iron. I serve it in the cast iron on a folded up towel on the table. We just dive in and try not to fight over the last few pieces.

Lemon Dutch Baby Recipe

How to make a delicious Lemon Dutch Baby Recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch.

4.83 from 17 votes

Print Rate

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 276kcal

Author: Tammilee Tips

Ingredients

3 Eggs
½ cup Milk
½ cup All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
¼ cup White Sugar
2 Tablespoon Butter
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Lemon Glaze

1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Milk
½ cup Confectioners Powdered Sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees
Beat the eggs and milk together until smooth
Add in the flour, sugar, lemon zest, and sugar and whisk until there are no lumps.
Place Cast Iron Skillet into the preheated oven with the butter
When the butter is melted, carefully pour dutch baby batter into the skillet and bake for 15 minutes
See Also
3-Ingredient Almond Flour Pancake Recipe

Lemon Glaze

Combine Lemon Juice, Milk and powdered sugar until a glaze forms. If the mixture is too dry add in more milk and lemon juice until you get the consistency you want.

Kitchen Tools

10 inch Cast Iron Skillet

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Lemon Dutch Baby Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 139mg46%

Sodium 112mg5%

Potassium 110mg3%

Carbohydrates 42g14%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 29g32%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 418IU8%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 56mg6%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Debbie
June 09, 2023 at 4:22 pm

So easy and delicious.
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Laurie
October 15, 2021 at 11:00 am

Loved the freshness of the lemon- like no other. Super easy!!
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Susan
April 27, 2021 at 7:17 am

Absolutely the easiest way for a WOW factor. Impressed my wife with this beautiful breakfast treat. I wish I could post a photo. If I do it again I will add blackberries and strawberries for presentation. What a delight!
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Macy
December 27, 2020 at 6:44 am

So easy and so good!
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Nicole
December 13, 2020 at 2:44 pm

Very easy and yummy! I took mine out at 8 minutes and some of the sides were a bit crunchy.
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Lemon Dutch Baby Recipe {Video} - Tammilee Tips (2024)

Lemon Dutch Baby

Great Breakfast Recipes

Lemon Dutch Baby Recipe

Ingredients

Lemon Glaze

Instructions

Lemon Glaze

Kitchen Tools

Nutrition

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