A Dutch baby is flour, eggs, and milk doing physics, so use fresh eggs and whole milk for the lift and richness. Two rules make it dramatic: blend the batter smooth and let it rest, and pour it into a screaming-hot buttered pan.
By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineGerman
Cost$
Vegetarian
Contains dairy · eggs · gluten
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for4servings
All-purpose flour
Whisked or blended smooth so no lumps weigh down the rise.
Rest the batterBlend flour, eggs, milk, and salt until completely smooth, then let it sit fifteen minutes so the flour hydrates and the batter comes to room temperature.
Heat the panPut a skillet in a 425F oven until ripping hot, add butter to foam, then pour in the batter all at once.
Bake and serveBake twenty minutes without opening the door until the edges climb and brown. Finish with lemon and sugar; it will deflate fast, so serve immediately.
Can you make Dutch Baby in an air fryer? — Sometimes
You can, but a custard needs gentle, even heat and usually a water bath the basket can’t give, so the top tends to set before the middle. Bake it in ramekins that fit and watch closely, or use the oven for a foolproof set.
Can you freeze Dutch Baby? — Not ideal
Not really — the cream, custard, or emulsion turns grainy or splits once thawed. This one is best kept fresh in the fridge.
Can you make Dutch Baby ahead of time? — Best fresh
Best made fresh and served soon — it loses its edge standing around. You can prep the parts ahead, but finish and serve it close to the table.
Is Dutch Baby gluten-free? — Not as written
Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
Is Dutch Baby vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan
It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy and egg. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
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