Eierkuchen
Indulge in the timeless charm of Eierkuchen, a classic German-style pancake that's as versatile as it is delicious! These golden, crepe-like treats boast a smooth batter made from simple pantry staples—flour, eggs, milk, and a hint of vanilla—for a subtly sweet and aromatic base. With their tender texture and lacy edges, Eierkuchen are perfect for rolling, folding, or stacking with your favorite toppings. Whether served sweet with fruit preserves, powdered sugar, or syrup, or savory with ham, cheese, or herbs, these quick-to-make pancakes are a crowd-pleaser for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Ready in just 30 minutes, Eierkuchen is a delightful celebration of simple ingredients turned into culinary perfection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 300 milliliters milk
- 3 large eggs
- 20 grams sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons oil or additional butter for frying
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the milk and vanilla extract, and mix well.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Whisk until you have a smooth batter.
Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter and allow it to cool slightly before stirring it into the batter. Mix well to combine.
Let the batter rest for about 10 minutes to allow the flour to fully absorb the liquid.
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and lightly coat it with a bit of oil or butter.
Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan, swirling to spread it to the edges and create a thin, even layer.
Cook the eierkuchen for about 1-2 minutes on one side, or until the edges begin to lift slightly and the underside is golden brown.
Flip the pancake using a spatula, and cook for an additional minute until golden brown on the other side.
Remove the eierkuchen from the pan and keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more oil or butter as needed for frying.
Serve hot, sweet with fruit preserves, syrup or sugar, or savory with toppings like ham and cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.1 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 652 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 1664 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.1 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.7 g | ||
| Protein | 50.0 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.6 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 505 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 920 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
