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

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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.

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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.

We pour the lemon glaze over the lemon dutch baby and then top it with a bit of powdered sugar.

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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

Lemon Glaze

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

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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  1. Debbie

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    So easy and delicious.

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  2. Laurie

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    Loved the freshness of the lemon- like no other. Super easy!!

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  3. Susan

    Lemon Dutch Baby Recipe {Video} - Tammilee Tips (9)
    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!

    Reply

  4. Macy

    Lemon Dutch Baby Recipe {Video} - Tammilee Tips (10)
    So easy and so good!

    Reply

  5. Nicole

    Lemon Dutch Baby Recipe {Video} - Tammilee Tips (11)
    Very easy and yummy! I took mine out at 8 minutes and some of the sides were a bit crunchy.

    Reply

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

FAQs

What makes a Dutch baby puff up? ›

As it bakes the batter puffs up, in a similar way to a Yorkshire pudding or a popover. The recipe doesn't contain any chemical leavening as the milk and eggs create steam that causes the Dutch Baby to rise.

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.

Does Dutch baby have to be made in cast iron? ›

Be sure to use a 9- or 10-inch skillet for making this pancake. The smaller size increases the puff while helping the pancake keep its shape. The pan doesn't have to be cast iron; you can use any oven-safe pan or baking dish of a similar size.

Is a Dutch baby the same as Yorkshire pudding? ›

To those in the know, a Dutch baby really is just a large, puffy pancake, while Yorkshire pudding is a savory side dish that has graced meat-heavy meals in England for centuries. Yet, some people tend to confuse the two as being the same, owing to a similarity of ingredients and appearance.

How do I stop my Dutch baby from deflating? ›

There are two main culprits to flat, sad Dutch baby pancakes: Your oven wasn't hot enough. The hotter your oven, the more puffed your Dutch baby pancake will be. Make sure to preheat the oven for at least 10 minutes before baking the batter.

Why does my Dutch baby taste eggy? ›

If you would like the inside of the finished dish to be a little less "egg-y" then cut the number of eggs down to 3, and many many reviewers also found that just 3 Tablespoons of butter worked better for them.

What is the difference between Dutch pancakes and regular pancakes? ›

What's the difference between a Dutch pancake and an American pancake? A Dutch pancake is usually larger and much thinner than the thick and fluffy American pancakes. If you order a Dutch pancake at PANCAKES Amsterdam, you will get a delicious thin pancake with a diameter of 32 centimeters.

What is another name for a Dutch baby pancake? ›

Though “Dutch baby” is a frequently used moniker when referring to this giant pancake, it has also been referred to as a German pancake, a puffed pancake, a baked pancake, a Bismarck and even a giant Yorkshire pudding due to its resemblance.

What country did pancakes originate from? ›

600 BC - The first recorded mention of pancakes dates back to ancient Greece and comes from a poet who described warm pancakes in one of his writings. 1100 AD – Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) becomes a traditional way to use up dairy products before lent – the pancake breakfast is born.

What does a Dutch baby taste like? ›

Dutch Baby Pancakes taste like Crepes but in pancake form. The batter puffs up to form a billowy crust with a custard-like center. We also included instructions for making a Berry Dutch Baby and even a Double Dutch.

What country is the Dutch baby from? ›

German pancakes and Dutch babies are essentially the same thing, but the dish is said to have originated in Germany, not the Netherlands. The term “Dutch baby” was coined by an American restaurateur whose use of “Dutch” was a corruption of the word “Deutsch” (“German” in German).

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.

What is the difference between Dutch baby and clafoutis? ›

Rather than a pancake, a clafoutis is more like a flan or a tart. The batter is also thin but uses more eggs and sugar than a Dutch baby and is whisked rapidly until it's fluffy (or you can use a blender hack for the dreamiest clafoutis).

What is Yorkshire pudding called in America? ›

History. The popover is an American version of Yorkshire pudding and similar batter puddings made in England since the 17th century, The oldest known reference to popovers dates to 1850. The first cookbook to print a recipe for popovers was in 1876.

Is a Dutch baby the same as a popover? ›

Dutch babies, popovers, German pancakes, Yorkshire pudding are all the same thing just different names. Technically these are all baked puddings and delicious.

Why did my Dutch baby rise? ›

The magic that makes that Dutch baby pancake rise to its signature heights is simple: Steam! The combination of air that's whipped into the eggs when you mix the batter and the super hot cast-iron skillet (and oven) create the conditions needed for the lift we love.

Why do my pancakes puff up? ›

This is the gas being forced out of the pancake batter. Cooking raises the temperature and increases the pressure of dissolved carbon dioxide. Bubbles form and rise as the volume of CO2 increases and the capacity of the batter firms up. Once the bubbles pop and release gas, you're good to flip!

How do Dutch babies sleep? ›

Many Dutch parents emphasize rest and regularity for their infants. 8-Month-old Dutch babies slept 1.67 h more than U.S. babies. They also showed a more mature pattern of Quiet Sleep. The differences correspond to parental beliefs and practices.

When to eat a Dutch baby? ›

This large, fluffy pancake is excellent for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert any time of year. And it comes together in about five blessed minutes.

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