Our popular and favorite recipe for delicious thick pancakes or little pancakes as a delicious pastry for breakfast or brunch. Moist and yummy pancake recipe with powdered sugar, cinnamon, Nutella or berries.
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German pancakes are not American pancakes. Pfannkuchen are thin, wide and eggy — closer to a French crêpe than to a fluffy stack — cooked one at a time to fill the whole pan, then rolled or folded around jam, apple sauce, cinnamon sugar or something savory. No baking powder, no stack, no syrup. Here is the traditional batter, plus how it differs from the Dutch baby and the American version. More breakfast ideas under German recipes.
Easy pancakes recipe for small, round, thick, fluffy and delicious pancakes or mini pancakes recipe that are doable even for beginners in the kitchen. Served with sweet maple syrup, berries or sugar variants, the small sweet pastry tastes great both for breakfast, but also in the afternoon as a snack with coffee.
You can make the little pancakes with whole milk and both wheat flour (405) or spelt flour (630). If you want an even creamier and chewier consistency, you can use buttermilk instead of milk or cream instead of milk (proportionally or completely).
First, separate the eggs so that you can then mix the yolks with the flour, sugar, vanilla sugar, baking powder, salt and milk in the stand mixer.
Separately, beat the egg whites until stiff and gently fold into the batter. If the dough seems too firm, you can add a little more milk.
Now let the pan get hot and add some butter or sunflower oil to the pan before adding small piles of batter to the pan. Gladly you can also use small pan rings.
Now fry the pancakes for about 2 minutes on each side until the color is golden brown on the outside and the pancake has increased in size. Start 2 minutes timer here
Now remove from the pan and let cool slightly. To serve, sprinkle with a little powdered sugar and choose berries or berry compote, maple syrup, butter, cream, strawberry jam, chocolate spread or a cinnamon and sugar mixture.
Nutrition per serving
120kcal
1 gFat
25 gCarbs
3 gProtein
6 gSugar
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Instructions for fluffy thick pancakes recipe
The most important part of this recipe is separating the eggs. You can use an egg separator for this, or just be careful with the eggs.
Now mix egg yolks with flour, sugar, vanilla sugar, baking powder, salt and milk using a food processor until you get a nice batter.
Separately, beat egg whites until stiff and gently fold into the batter. Add a little more milk if necessary. You should still be able to see the beaten egg whites as flakes in the batter.
Now heat a pan with butter or sunflower oil and use pan rings if necessary. Add small portions of the batter to the pan and let each side fry for about 2 minutes, until the pancakes are golden brown and almost doubled in thickness.
Now remove from the pan, let cool, and serve with a variety of ingredients, depending on your preference.
We were always intrigued by the little extra thick pancakes, as even in our attempts and instant mix options, we usually only fried flat versions. However, we have always liked the extra thick pancakes or mini pancakes better as the batter comes into its own better, so we would like to share our perfect pancakes recipe.
Our favorite way to eat our American pancakes recipe is with a choice of powdered sugar, maple syrup, fresh berries, berry compote, homemade strawberry jam, butter, cream, chocolate spread or a sugar-and-cinnamon mixture. It just looks super pretty when you spread fresh berries and some powdered sugar on the plate already.
Maple syrup and other dips, such as berry compote, we like to serve in small bowls in which you can dip the pieces then, than already pour over the entire plate. But of course you can decide that for yourselves according to your mood. We can also tell you the recipe for our blueberry pancakes.
Even though we generally try to set a good example with our other breakfast recipes, we just enjoy the sweet moments. Therefore, these exceptions are more likely to occur on the weekend, when you have a little more time for breakfast. As an alternative to the delicious pancakes recipe, we also like to eat our fresh waffles or our super fluffy brioche buns and chocolate buns.
In everyday life, we prefer to be healthy and currently you can assume that every morning there is a seed bread with us. As much as we would like to eat only sweet things for breakfast, we know that in the long run it does not do the body any favors and we work against it during the week. Of course, the sweet foods on the weekend then taste extra good.
If you prefer the pancakes recipe a little savory because you want to serve fried bacon with them, for example, you can omit the vanilla sugar and minimize the amount of sugar.
If you want to try more of our favorite recipes, we recommend our delicious crumble cake, our quick cream cake or our waffles or the sweet Brioche with homemade strawberry jam, if you want to expand your breakfast selection.
I’m already looking forward to my next trip to the USA – this time to Los Angeles and then there will definitely be American pancakes again. Then probably again with maple syrup and some powdered sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between German pancakes, Dutch babies and American pancakes?
German Pfannkuchen are thin and flexible, cooked on the stovetop, leavened only by eggs. A Dutch baby is the same style of batter but baked in a hot skillet in the oven, where it puffs dramatically up the sides and collapses when served. American pancakes use baking powder for lift, are much thicker and smaller, and are served stacked. All three come from the same family; only the leavening and the cooking method differ.
Should the batter rest before cooking?
Yes — 20 to 30 minutes makes a real difference. Resting lets the flour hydrate fully and the gluten relax, which gives you a more tender pancake that tears less when you flip or roll it. It also lets air bubbles from mixing settle out, so the surface cooks evenly. Give the batter a quick stir before you start, as it will separate slightly.
What do Germans put on them?
Sweet is most common: apple sauce, plum butter, jam, Nutella, or simply cinnamon sugar and a squeeze of lemon. Savory versions rolled around ham and cheese or spinach are a normal light supper, and cut into strips they are the classic Flädle garnish for clear soup. Maple syrup is not traditional but nobody will stop you.
So soft and delicious! A great recipe — can you mix in berries too?
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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VVanessaTeam5 years ago
Thanks for the compliment, Saskia. You could definitely mix berries right into the batter, but I’d actually recommend adding them to the pancakes once they’re already in the pan. We also already have a blueberry pancake recipe on our site over at https://www.einfacherezepte.tv/rezept-blaubeer-pancakes/
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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PPatricia L.6 years ago
Such yummy pancakes! Soft, sweet, and quick to make — my kids love them! Best
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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VVanessaTeam6 years ago
Thank you so much, and I’m so happy your kids are big fans too!
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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CCarlo2 years ago
Ciao! Mine didn’t rise quite as tall, but it tasted just as delicious!
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam2 years ago
Thank you so much, Carlo, well, now you’ve got a reason to whip up a new batch of pancakes 🙂 Have fun with the recipe!
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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EEllen3 years ago
So delicious and tender! The pancakes are top-notch — please, more breakfast ideas like this!
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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VVanessaTeam3 years ago
Thank you so much for the kind words, Ellen. Pancakes, crêpes and waffles are always a breakfast highlight.
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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IInga K.4 years ago
These pancakes are unbeatable! Light, sweet, and perfect for cozy mornings – amazing! I love how quick they are to make and how great they taste with jam or chocolate. My guests asked for the recipe – proof of how good it is! These will be on the menu a lot more often!
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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VVanessaTeam4 years ago
Thank you so much, Inga. We’re so glad the little pancake recipe went over so well.
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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KKarin B.5 years ago
Wonderfully airy! These pancakes are a hit — does the batter keep in the fridge?
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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VVanessaTeam5 years ago
Thank you, Karin! We’re always amazed too at how airy the dough is. You can store it in a sealed container in the fridge for 1-2 days, as long as the milk is still good for that long. If the dough does lose a little moisture in the fridge, just add a splash of milk (about 1-2 tablespoons) before your next use and stir it gently until everything comes back together nicely.
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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HHeike6 years ago
These pancakes are genius! Fluffy, sweet, and perfect with syrup — just the best! Greetings from Bochum
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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VVanessaTeam6 years ago
Thanks so much for your feedback, Heike
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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TTim2 years ago
Great recipe! The pancakes are soft and irresistible, perfect for a relaxed day! I made them with honey and nuts, and the result was just fantastic. They’re super easy to make and stay nice and moist, a must for any pancake fan! This is going into regular rotation now!
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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VVanessaTeam2 years ago
That really makes us so happy, Tim. We haven’t tried it with nuts and honey yet, but that version sounds great.
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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IIna E.2 years ago
Hi Vanessa,
I stumbled onto your recipe by chance, gave it a try, and I’m absolutely thrilled. No more flat pancakes… just yours from now on 🤩😍🥳 they came out super delicious, fluffy and nice and tall. With homemade blueberry compote, applesauce, maple syrup, and hazelnut butter it’s such a great meal. Thanks for the wonderful recipe 🙏😘
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam2 years ago
Hi Ina,
thank you so much for your message, and it’s really true, these pancakes stay fluffy and tall. I searched and experimented for a long time too, and this recipe really works great.
Wishing you lots more wonderful pancakes
Vanessa
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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SSusi2 years ago
So delicious! I also filled some with applesauce and cinnamon, apricots, and cherries. Thank you so much for this fantastic recipe.
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam2 years ago
Thank you, Susi, for your comment and feedback. I hadn’t even thought of apricots. I think I need to make pancakes again this weekend.
Best
Vanessa
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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LLea T.3 years ago
I love these pancakes. I found the recipe for the first time before Christmas and tried it right away. Now we always make them either plain with maple syrup or often with blueberries or raspberries. My family really loved them.
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam3 years ago
This is one of my favorites too, every now and then for the weekend, either for breakfast or in the afternoon with friends. I hadn’t tried raspberries yet, right now my favorite is a combo with strawberries 🙂 Have fun giving it a try and thanks for your feedback
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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SSabuha1 year ago
This recipe is great. Thanks!
My pancakes look just like the pictures while they’re in the pan.
But as soon as I put them on the plate, they flatten out.
Do you have any tips for that?
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam1 year ago
Hi Sabuha,
thank you for your feedback. I haven’t run into that problem myself, but it’s a good excuse to make the pancakes again and see what might be causing it.
Best,
Vanessa
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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NNicole2 years ago
Simply AMAZING! They’re super fluffy and delicious 😋
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam2 years ago
Thank you so much!
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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SSina M.2 years ago
Pure heaven! These pancakes are light and delicious – can you make them savory too?
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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VVanessaTeam2 years ago
Thank you, Sina! I haven’t made a savory version yet, but that would probably pair even better with bacon. In that case I’d cut back on the sugar a bit, though probably not leave it out entirely. You can then bump up the salt to taste, or just add it at the end. If the pancakes are more neutral, they should taste great even without extra salt.
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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PPia2 years ago
Made these for the first time and they’re super delicious! Up until now our pancakes were always thin and dry, and these turned out perfect! I already have a feeling what we’ll be making next Sunday! Thanks for the recipe!
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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MMyGermanBakeryTeam2 years ago
Thank you, Pia, for your kind feedback, and have fun next Sunday 😉.
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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MMarika5 years ago
A dream of a recipe! The pancakes are light, delicious, and perfect for any occasion — thank you!
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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VVanessaTeam5 years ago
Thank you, Marika
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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YYvonne6 years ago
These pancakes are a dream! Light, delicious, and super easy — perfect for breakfast! I just had to try the recipe right away!
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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VVanessaTeam6 years ago
Wonderful, it really makes me so happy that you love this recipe as much as I do, Yvonne.
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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UUte H.1 year ago
Fantastic! These pancakes are light, sweet, and just perfect – a wonderful recipe!
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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VVanessaTeam1 year ago
Thank you for your feedback, Ute.
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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JJulian2 years ago
Fantastic! These pancakes are light, sweet and a total hit – perfect for the family!
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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VVanessaTeam2 years ago
Thanks for the compliment, Julian. Enjoy, everyone!
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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LLeon4 years ago
Amazing pancakes! Soft, sweet, and quick to make — my new favorite recipe! I tried them out over the weekend and everyone loved them. With a little powdered sugar and some fruit they’re a real treat — the texture is spot on, not too heavy, just nice and light!
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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VVanessaTeam4 years ago
Thanks so much for your feedback, Leon. It’s always nice when the recipes go over well with friends and guests too.
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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JJutta5 years ago
These pancakes are fantastic! Fluffy, sweet, and so easy — a real highlight!
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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VVanessaTeam5 years ago
Thank you, Jutta
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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SSebastian6 years ago
Great recipe! The pancakes are tender and perfect — a treat on the weekend! I served them with maple syrup and fresh berries, and my friends were thrilled. The instructions are easy, and the result tastes just like at a café — definitely a favorite for relaxed mornings!
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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VVanessaTeam6 years ago
That sounds really wonderful, Sebastian — and I’m so glad the recipe went over well with your friends too. Fresh berries just always hit the spot!
Originally posted on our German recipe blog EinfacheRezepte.tv and translated for our English-speaking readers.
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Comments 44
So soft and delicious! A great recipe — can you mix in berries too?
Thanks for the compliment, Saskia. You could definitely mix berries right into the batter, but I’d actually recommend adding them to the pancakes once they’re already in the pan. We also already have a blueberry pancake recipe on our site over at https://www.einfacherezepte.tv/rezept-blaubeer-pancakes/
Such yummy pancakes! Soft, sweet, and quick to make — my kids love them! Best
Thank you so much, and I’m so happy your kids are big fans too!
Ciao! Mine didn’t rise quite as tall, but it tasted just as delicious!
Thank you so much, Carlo, well, now you’ve got a reason to whip up a new batch of pancakes 🙂 Have fun with the recipe!
So delicious and tender! The pancakes are top-notch — please, more breakfast ideas like this!
Thank you so much for the kind words, Ellen. Pancakes, crêpes and waffles are always a breakfast highlight.
These pancakes are unbeatable! Light, sweet, and perfect for cozy mornings – amazing! I love how quick they are to make and how great they taste with jam or chocolate. My guests asked for the recipe – proof of how good it is! These will be on the menu a lot more often!
Thank you so much, Inga. We’re so glad the little pancake recipe went over so well.
Wonderfully airy! These pancakes are a hit — does the batter keep in the fridge?
Thank you, Karin! We’re always amazed too at how airy the dough is. You can store it in a sealed container in the fridge for 1-2 days, as long as the milk is still good for that long. If the dough does lose a little moisture in the fridge, just add a splash of milk (about 1-2 tablespoons) before your next use and stir it gently until everything comes back together nicely.
These pancakes are genius! Fluffy, sweet, and perfect with syrup — just the best! Greetings from Bochum
Thanks so much for your feedback, Heike
Great recipe! The pancakes are soft and irresistible, perfect for a relaxed day! I made them with honey and nuts, and the result was just fantastic. They’re super easy to make and stay nice and moist, a must for any pancake fan! This is going into regular rotation now!
That really makes us so happy, Tim. We haven’t tried it with nuts and honey yet, but that version sounds great.
Hi Vanessa,
I stumbled onto your recipe by chance, gave it a try, and I’m absolutely thrilled. No more flat pancakes… just yours from now on 🤩😍🥳 they came out super delicious, fluffy and nice and tall. With homemade blueberry compote, applesauce, maple syrup, and hazelnut butter it’s such a great meal. Thanks for the wonderful recipe 🙏😘
Hi Ina,
thank you so much for your message, and it’s really true, these pancakes stay fluffy and tall. I searched and experimented for a long time too, and this recipe really works great.
Wishing you lots more wonderful pancakes
Vanessa
So delicious! I also filled some with applesauce and cinnamon, apricots, and cherries. Thank you so much for this fantastic recipe.
Thank you, Susi, for your comment and feedback. I hadn’t even thought of apricots. I think I need to make pancakes again this weekend.
Best
Vanessa
I love these pancakes. I found the recipe for the first time before Christmas and tried it right away. Now we always make them either plain with maple syrup or often with blueberries or raspberries. My family really loved them.
This is one of my favorites too, every now and then for the weekend, either for breakfast or in the afternoon with friends. I hadn’t tried raspberries yet, right now my favorite is a combo with strawberries 🙂 Have fun giving it a try and thanks for your feedback
This recipe is great. Thanks!
My pancakes look just like the pictures while they’re in the pan.
But as soon as I put them on the plate, they flatten out.
Do you have any tips for that?
Hi Sabuha,
thank you for your feedback. I haven’t run into that problem myself, but it’s a good excuse to make the pancakes again and see what might be causing it.
Best,
Vanessa
Simply AMAZING! They’re super fluffy and delicious 😋
Thank you so much!
Pure heaven! These pancakes are light and delicious – can you make them savory too?
Thank you, Sina! I haven’t made a savory version yet, but that would probably pair even better with bacon. In that case I’d cut back on the sugar a bit, though probably not leave it out entirely. You can then bump up the salt to taste, or just add it at the end. If the pancakes are more neutral, they should taste great even without extra salt.
Made these for the first time and they’re super delicious! Up until now our pancakes were always thin and dry, and these turned out perfect! I already have a feeling what we’ll be making next Sunday! Thanks for the recipe!
Thank you, Pia, for your kind feedback, and have fun next Sunday 😉.
A dream of a recipe! The pancakes are light, delicious, and perfect for any occasion — thank you!
Thank you, Marika
These pancakes are a dream! Light, delicious, and super easy — perfect for breakfast! I just had to try the recipe right away!
Wonderful, it really makes me so happy that you love this recipe as much as I do, Yvonne.
Fantastic! These pancakes are light, sweet, and just perfect – a wonderful recipe!
Thank you for your feedback, Ute.
Fantastic! These pancakes are light, sweet and a total hit – perfect for the family!
Thanks for the compliment, Julian. Enjoy, everyone!
Amazing pancakes! Soft, sweet, and quick to make — my new favorite recipe! I tried them out over the weekend and everyone loved them. With a little powdered sugar and some fruit they’re a real treat — the texture is spot on, not too heavy, just nice and light!
Thanks so much for your feedback, Leon. It’s always nice when the recipes go over well with friends and guests too.
These pancakes are fantastic! Fluffy, sweet, and so easy — a real highlight!
Thank you, Jutta
Great recipe! The pancakes are tender and perfect — a treat on the weekend! I served them with maple syrup and fresh berries, and my friends were thrilled. The instructions are easy, and the result tastes just like at a café — definitely a favorite for relaxed mornings!
That sounds really wonderful, Sebastian — and I’m so glad the recipe went over well with your friends too. Fresh berries just always hit the spot!