Pfannenkuchen (German Pancake/Crepe). Try our family recipe for Duetsche Pfannkuchen or, as we say at our house, German Pancakes. Get the best crepes recipes ever below. Growing up I never liked pancakes.

Authentic German Pfannenkuchen from a German family. Measurements were recorded by sight, so results may vary from actual German grandmother's results. Fluffy German pancakes - add jam or cinnamon sugar or eat them with veggies and sauce, or with banana slices, or with applesauce - endless possibilities! You can have Pfannenkuchen (German Pancake/Crepe) using 5 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Pfannenkuchen (German Pancake/Crepe)

1. It's 2.5 cup of flour.
2. Prepare 2 teaspoon of salt.
3. You need 2 of eggs.
4. You need 2-3 cups of milk.
5. It's of Olive oil.

And don't forget to tell your kids the story of the Big Fat Pancake while you bake them. Learn about the recipe, story, secret ingredient and more. Pfannkuchen is the name given to pancakes in most parts of Germany, where as in Saxony, Berlin and Brandenburg pancakes go by the name of Eierkuchen. German styled pancakes usually have a sweet or at times they come with fillings as well.

Pfannenkuchen (German Pancake/Crepe) step by step

1. Add flour and salt to a large bowl and give it a dry mix. Make a well in the center and add the eggs. Mix well and slowly add milk..
2. Continue to add milk until the batter becomes very smooth and creamy - not thick..
3. Preheat non-stick pan at medium-high heat with drizzle of olive oil..
4. When hot, add ladle-full of batter to pan and tilt to cover all areas of pan with batter..
5. Check the underside of the Pfannenkuchen once edges begin to brown slightly. Add a small drop of oil to the uncooked side and spread over surface. Flip when bottom is golden..
6. Make sure heat is not too high, as this side will only take a minute or so to be done. Once small, light-brown, bubble shaped spots appear, the Pfannenkuchen is done. Remove from the pan and plate..
7. Add drizzle of oil to pan and repeat until batter is gone. (roughly 8-10 Pfannenkuchen).
8. Serve with savory flavors, such as meats and cheeses or sweet flavors, such as jams and butter..

Ideally, the thickness of a pancake is greater than the French crêpes. These crepes can be filled with the toppings suggested below or Nutella, butter and sugar, cinnamon and sugar, fruit compote, or sauteed apples. Germans often serve food like this as a kleine Mahlzeit, a little meal, or for Abendessen, the light, evening meal. Pour a small amount onto hot skillet, pick up skillet and turn to spread batter. Cook to barely brown and turn.