Wednesday, July 22, 2009

German Pancake

Wow, this was a surprise hit at my breakfast table recently. It is soooo bad for you but it tastes soooo good! This is called a pancake, but in texture, it's more like a cream puff with bacon. I served this with a generous amount of syrup and both Sweetie-Pi and I were well satisfied. This kind of breakfast reminds me of long wooden tables and benches filled with guests and family members who are filled with anticipatory delight. I can almost hear the echoes of their laughter and conversations...

Look how nicely the baked batter rises up the side of the baking dish, just cuddling up all that eggy goodness and wonderful bacon (and gulp! bacon FAT!) . I think it would take a month of oatmeal to clean your arteries of all the fat and cholesterol in just a single serving of this.

Nevertheless, we liked this so much I am going to make this again. However, I think I'm going to lightly cook the bacon beforehand to try and reduce the amount of fat. Also, the bacon did not cook as crisp as I would have liked, and I think a little precooking would help to solve that. Turkey bacon might be a good substitute here, but if I had it, I'd have to hide it so Ole Sweetie-Pi wouldn't know what I was up to. He thinks he does not like turkey bacon. While I definitely think the bacon fat really add to the flavor of this, I just don't believe we need all the fat from six slices of bacon in order for this to be delicious.

German Pancake
(Adapted from Marcia Adams' Heirloom Recipes)

4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup milk, at room temperature, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
6 strips of bacon or turkey bacon
Maple syrup or fruit topping of choice

Preheat your oven to 375F. Grease and set aside an 8-inch square baking dish.

In a large bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly, add 1/2 cup of the milk and the vanilla. Beat in the flour and salt and then, lastly, the remaining 1/2 cup of milk.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and place the bacon on top of the batter.

Bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until the top is golden brown and puffy. Cut into serving pieces and serve immediately with your favorite syrup or fruit topping.

Oh so good!

39 comments:

  1. looks just like yorkshire pudding yummy

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  2. Katy,this looks so yummy..wish i could have it right now..great recipe...hope it turns out well when i try it...

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  3. Gee whiz...this looks like something right out of my past. Wow...so good Katy. I am here in 'cracklings' country (bacon rendering) so don't talk to me about cholesterol etc....I'm eating and not looking at content. This is fantastic Katy...I am happy it turned out so well!

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  4. I've also heard this called a Dutch pancake. Your recipe sounds absolutely delicious.

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  5. We love German pancakes here at our house, but with bacon? Yum-o-licious!

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  6. Never seen this done with bacon like that, just on the side. Yummy looking for sure. My, oh my, Katy you make some delicious things.

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  7. Chow and Chatter ~ Yorkshire pudding, that's exactly what I was trying to think of when I wrote the post and for the life of me I couldn't remember. Thank you! Hearing that is like scratching an itch!

    Aysha, this was my first time making this and the recipe worked well. I think you should have no problem with it. I hope you enjoy this as much as we do.

    Trish, I could not be more surprised or delighted to see you here tonight as you are off visiting in prairieland. When I saw this recipe I was immediately reminded of you and that was part of the inspiration for making this. So happy you could stop by today!

    Dutch pancake...yes I have heard that as well, I think, now that you say that. We used to go to a restaurant that served Dutch apple pancakes that looked very similar to this, and indeed I make a such a pancake, but it is attributed to the Amish. Grins. Nothing brings the world together like sharing food, I think.

    Lara, yum-o-licious is right!

    Anj, you are so dear. You know I'm always stalking your recipes, madly copying for "some day".

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  8. I love this Katy!! It sounds so easy yet so very delicious!! I have got to try this one. I can just almost taste the goodness. YUM!!

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  9. Oh, I like it! I bet if you cooked it a bit before hand, it would still release enough fat to add that yummy flavor...wow, so yummy...I'm bookmarking and hoping to try as soon as I get more bacon!

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  10. Bacon makes everything better! How yummy!

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  11. As a huge fan of bacon, I am drooling over this post. It looks oh-so-good! My husband is the same way about anything turkey. I always have to sneak it into my cooking. Great recipe! Thanks.

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  12. Yummo..sometimes you just have to ignore 'the fat content' and enjoy! This looks so yummy Katy..I make something like this with apples and it's called Puffed Apple pancake.

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  13. This is one beautiful pancake, Katy! I haven't seen one exactly like this before, but it sounds delicious...I bet partially cooking the bacon would help with the grease like you said.You come up with the best recipes!

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  14. This looks so very interesting and delicious. Perhaps you could come over and make it for me? hehe nice job Katy!

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  15. Hi, Katy! What a different and yummy pancake! I've never seen turkey bacon, sounds delicious!
    Thank you so much for your affection, it's always a pleasure to find people like you!

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  16. My mother was born in England and she made a lot of Yorkshire puddings, which is very similar to your recipe today (but savory instead of sweet). Beautiful!

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  17. Hhmm that looks so delicious! I think the dutch pancake and this one are the same. The only reason they called it Dutch is because they messed up the word Deutsche wich sounds similar to dutch but means german..My husband who is dutch was always asked in the U.S. about certain foods that are german and not infact dutch at all..lol

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  18. Wow totally different pancake,that also baked..looks delicious,thanx for sharing..

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  19. OOOH Katy, that looks sooooooo goood. I've made German Pancakes before but never with bacon. That really appeals to me. I know that Moe would love it too.

    Ann

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  20. whoa- that does look amazing. I think my husband would eat this in one bite. Oaky I am kidding ( a little).

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  21. What a delicious and decadent breakfast! The pastry looks so light and tender.

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  22. I've never even tried a German pancake--your photo definitely encourages me to do so!

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  23. Delicious! The bacon on there puts it over the top!

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  24. I've never had anything like this. It looks wonderful!

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  25. my husband LOVES German pancakes, so it would probably tip him over the egde to see them make with bacon, yum!!

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  26. I've never seen anything quite like this, but it looks fabulous!!!!!!

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  27. This looks totally delish.....I always used apple to do the German pancakes, never thought of using bacon.....

    Angie's Recipes

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  28. You always have such amazing and inspiring recipes! This one is so creative! I cant wait to give it a try!

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  29. Katy thank you for sharing this! It looks sooooooooo GOOD! I do agree in that crispier bacon would be even better 'cause I'm of the mind that crispier is better! :)I'm going to use your pre-cook bacon suggestion.

    Question...is it eggy and soft in the middle? How do you know when its done? It seems like my food is always done a little sooner so I try to go with visual signs and the shortest bake time given. How many would one of these serve? I have twin 13 yr olds, a 12 yr nephew, and my honey and myself to feed.

    Sorry about all the questions. It's for the Twins b-day breakfast tomorrow. (today's their day but we'll celebrate w/dinner tonight & breakfast tomorrow)

    THANKS!!
    ~ingrid

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  30. hi katy, First time here...Yummy pancake. And yeah all the recipes are good. Thanks for sharing these wonderful recipe dear :)

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  31. Ingrid, I'm going to say that it has a eggy flavor (not like an omlet, but really more like a Yorkshire pudding that Chow and Chatter likened it to). The recipe says serves 8, but honestly I cut this into fourths, and found that a more than adequate serving for two adults. There is no "Poke" test to tell when it's done. I looked to see how brown the pancake was. The photograph is a pretty good representation of how brown I let it get, very brown without burning. I was more concerned about the bacon not being done as well as I would have liked and let it go for another three minutes or so even when I thought the pancake was done. If I were serving teens and two adults, I would probably be inclined to make two pans of this, but then I'm a nervous wreck when it comes to serving food and always have way too much. If you are fluffing out your breakfast with fruits and juices, or maybe some hash browns, then cutting this in half and then twice across to make six servings would be good. All you'll have are 2 1/2 x 4inch servings. Not a big serving. If your family are hearty eaters, I would consider doubling the recipe.

    Faiza Ali, thank you so much for stopping by. I am very pleased to make your acquaintance and to welcome you here!

    Cheers
    Katy

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  32. Katy, the pancake look so delicious! I've been keeping the recipe long time ago but not yet try it out! Got to try out soon.

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  33. Oh, I never thought about putting bacon right on the pancake. Must be a nice contrast between sweet and salty.

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  34. I made something like this once, it was called a Dutch Baby. The ingredients are similar but I didn't have the bacon! Yum-o!!

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  35. I came here to clarify the small doubt you left in my blog on Peanut powder......We generally mix that powder with cooked or steamed rice dear......When the rice is completely cooked then take out in a serving bowl and when you are ready to eat....them mix up the rice with a drop of ghee(clarified butter) and then mix up this powder and eat. Hope you got me.....We Indians prepare lot of spice powders to indulge with hot rice and breakfast items like Idli, Dosa and Vada....the recipes of which can be found in the recipe list....menu under the header in my blog.....hope u make this powder and indulge....

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  36. Delicious! Sometimes what is not great for you body is grand for what really ails you!

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  37. Katy your pancakes looks perfect just like the ones we say on our vacation. Yummy

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  38. Deliciously sinful and ever so good! I'm keeping this recipe close to my heart:)

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