A Dutch baby (or Dutch baby pancake), is also known as a German pancake, a Hootenanny, a Dutch puff, or a Bismarck, and is simply a large American popover.
A large Yorkshire pudding shares a lot of similarities with a Dutch baby. A Dutch baby is usually baked in the oven. This is different from a typical pancake, which is always fried on both sides on the stovetop. A Dutch baby is also relatively thicker than many pancakes. It also consists of zero chemical leavening ingredients like baking powder.
Although the thought of a Dutch baby pancake might have come from the German Pfannkuchen, the present form originated in the United States in the early 1990s.
While these pancakes are derived from the German pancake dish, it is said that the name Dutch baby was coined by one of Victor Manca’s daughters, where “Dutch” perhaps was her corruption of the German autonym deutsch. Manca’s Cafe claimed that it owned the trademark for Dutch babies in 1942.
How Are Dutch Babies Made?
Are you interested in knowing what the ingredients are? And, what does the preparation process entail? Read on.
Dutch babies are made with eggs, milk, sugar, and flour, and are often seasoned with cinnamon and vanilla. However, fruit or any other flavoring is sometimes included. A basic batter usually includes 1/3 cup of milk per egg and a 1/3 cup of flour.
It’s usually baked in a metal pan or hot cast iron and deflates after it’s removed from the oven. It’s often served with butter, freshly squeezed lemon, powdered sugar, syrup, or fruit toppings.
More About the Origin
Various reports indicate that Dutch babies were originally introduced in the first half of the 90s at Manca’s Cafe. This was a family-run restaurant that belonged to Victor Manca and was situated in Seattle, Washington.
And although these pancakes are typically obtained from the German pancake dish, it’s believed that one of Victor Manca’s daughters coined the name Dutch baby. As you might know, the term “Dutch” was most likely her corruption of the term Deutsch, a German antonym. According to Manca’s Cafe, they owned the Dutch babies’ trademark in 1942.
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