Dutch baby
noun
variants
or less commonly Dutch baby pancake
plural Dutch babies also Dutch baby pancakes
: a large puffy bread that is made from a thin batter of eggs, flour, and milk and that is baked usually in a skillet and served with sweet or savory toppings
In reality, the Dutch baby is less like a pancake and a lot more like a large version of a Yorkshire pudding or a popover. Baked in the oven in a cast iron skillet, this breakfast hero is equally appealing in both savory and sweet incarnations, which means you can decorate it with everything from apple slices to ham and chives.—
Dakota Kim
Dakota KimA Dutch baby is basically a giant pancake, though I'd say it's slightly less fluffy and more chewy. The batter is poured into a heated cast iron skillet with melted butter. No leavening agent is needed, as the oven's high temperature steams the eggs and milk, causing it to rise and puff up. … At its simplest, a Dutch baby is a blended mixture of flour, eggs and milk.—Taylor Goebel
Taylor GoebelSome people say a Dutch baby pancake is similar to a crepe, while others claim it's more like Yorkshire pudding. We say—it's just straight up delicious!—Erin Cavoto
Erin CavotoDutch baby pancakes are the love child of a pancake, a popover and a crepe all baked up in one giant skillet.—Renee Kohlman
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“Dutch baby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dutch%20baby. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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