Pfannkuchen (Traditional German Pancake Recipe)

A cross between thin French crêpes and fluffy American pancakes, Pfannkuchen, or Traditional German Pancakes, are soft and fluffy with crisp edges and amazing flavor.

Sweet or savory, breakfast or lunch, or breakfast for dinner, these are going to be on repeat in your kitchen!

INGREDIENTS

01.

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02.

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Preheat your oven to 150°, or as low as your oven will go. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat, and add 1 teaspoon of butter.

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While you wait for the pan to heat, add 2 tablespoons of sparkling water or club soda into the batter and whisk.

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When the butter is foamy, add ½ cup of pancake batter to the pan and swirl to cover the bottom of the pan completely.

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