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german pancakes on a green and white plate with a small white pitcher behind

German Pancakes

An easy gluten free version of traditional German Pancakes that is ready in less than 30 minutes. Great for breakfast or busy weeknight meals
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 TBSP butter, cut into 3 chunks
  • 1 1/4 C whole milk I like Fairelife milk
  • 1 C gluten free flour I use my all purpose blend
  • 1/2-3/4 tsp xanthan gum
  • 7 eggs
  • 1 tsp salt

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 glass dish
  • 1 blender
  • spatula, measuring cups & spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. When it comes to temperature, put the butter into the glass pan.
  2. While the butter is melting, pour the milk, flour, xanthan gum, eggs, and salt in the blender. Mix on low until well combined. Pour into 9x13 pan when the butter is melted.
  3. Bake for 17 minutes. Serve immediately as this dish deflates as it cools. Serve with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fruit as desired.
    German Pancakes in a glass 9x13 dish

Notes

Don't use more than 3/4 tsp of xanthan gum, your pancakes will not turn out right.  I never measure exactly, but I have tried making it with 1 tsp and it doesn't work.  Trust me.:)