Sourdough Discard Dutch Baby

January 17, 2025

30 minutes in total

super easy

1 large Dutch Baby (serves 2–4)

Have you ever heard of Dutch Baby pancakes? I’ve made them several times for Sunday mornings, but it wasn’t too long ago I found out where this interestingly named pancake came from.

To my surprise, the Dutch Baby pancake is not originated in Netherlands, but in the US. It was popularized in the early 1900s by a family-owned restaurant in Seattle called Manca’s Cafe. The origin of the name “Dutch Baby” is a bit of a mystery, but it is believed to come from the term “Deutsch” (meaning German), referring to its similarity to the German pancake or “Pfannkuchen.”

But now let’s get down to business, which is baking these pancakes. If you haven’t tried these pancakes yet, now is the time to do so. And of course, we’re making these pancakes with sourdough discard. I personally love these pancakes with fresh berries and maple syrup. Whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or jam are also delicious.

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Ingredients:

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	3 large eggs
	1/2 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
	1/2 cup whole milk
	1/2 cup all-purpose flour
	1 tablespoon granulated sugar
	1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

1.

Step 1

First, preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).

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Step 2

Then, place a cast iron skillet (10-12 inches) or heavy ovenproof pan in the oven to heat.

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3.

Step 3

While the oven is heating up, combine all the ingredients: eggs, sourdough, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, in a blender or large bowl, and whisk until smooth, making sure there are no lumps.

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Step 4

Then, carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts and add the butter to the pan. Swirl the butter around the pan until it has melted and coated the entire surface.

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Step 5

Then pour the entire batter into the pan and immediately return to the oven.

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Step 6

Bake the pancake for 20-25 minutes. The pancake should be puffed up and golden brown around the edges.

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Step 7

Remove the pancake from the oven and serve immediately with your favorite toppings, such as powdered sugar, fresh berries, sliced fruit, maple syrup or honey.

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