Want a delicious brunch idea for the weekend? We’ve made Dutch Babies—what we call “puffs”—as our special family breakfast for years. These puff pancakes are simple, impressive, and perfect for holiday mornings.
After my Hashimoto’s diagnosis I switched to a gluten-free diet and wondered whether our beloved puffs would still taste as good. With one easy swap, they’re just as delicious. Below is our updated gluten-free Dutch Baby recipe.
Gluten-Free Dutch Baby Recipe
Butter: 1/3 cup
Eggs: 4
Milk & Flour: 1 cup each (I use Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 gluten-free flour and oat milk.)
Vanilla: 1 tsp (or to taste)
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the butter in a 3–4 quart ovenproof skillet or pan and put it in the hot oven so the butter melts and the pan becomes very hot.
While the butter melts, make the batter quickly. In a blender, combine the eggs and blend at high speed for 1 minute. With the blender running, slowly stream in the milk, then add the flour gradually. Blend for about 30 more seconds until smooth. Stir in vanilla to taste.
Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and pour the batter into the melted butter. Return the pan to the oven and bake until the pancake is puffed and golden, about 20 minutes.
Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a dusting of powdered sugar. You can also top with fresh fruit or syrup, but we usually keep it simple and bright.
Enjoy!
Going gluten-free was a key change that helped improve my health. It made a noticeable difference in daily life and well-being.
Recently a blood test showed my son and I have a strong autoimmune reaction to eggs. We’ve found some good egg substitutes and haven’t missed eggs in many dishes. I haven’t tried those substitutes in this Dutch Baby recipe yet, but I’ll share any successful adaptations when I do.
More gluten-free recipes:
The Best Gluten-Free Banana Bread (with chocolate chips and walnuts)
Vegan Gluten-Free Apple Pie
The Best Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Gluten-Free Vegan Gingerbread Cookies
Browse more recipes in the recipes category on the site for additional gluten-free and dairy-free ideas.
