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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Matcha Dutch Baby

    Published: Apr 22, 2020 by Michelle · 9 Comments

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    This recipe for Matcha Dutch Baby is flavoured with green tea, and baked in a hot cast iron pan in the oven. It's perfect for Sunday brunch or breakfast.

    A matcha dutch baby with blackberries and powdered sugar in cast iron skillet on wooden board, with blackberries in a small plate, coffee, syrup on the side.
    All this extra time in the mornings have given me excuse to prepare slower, "fancier" breakfasts for my family.

    I'll take that as the upside to the pandemic.

    Normally, breakfast consists of me yelling at the kids to wake up and then prodding them to eat their breakfast of toast, croissants, or cereal before sending the older one to school.

    Enter my Matcha Dutch Baby.

    What is a Dutch baby?

    It's basically a popover/Yorkshire pudding/pancake that puffs in the oven.

    It creates a crater where you can layer various ingredients such as fruits and cream.

    Dutch babies are similar to Yorkshire puddings, except that they are always baked in the oven, and do not contain any chemical leavening agents such as baking powder.

    A matcha dutch baby with powdered sugar in cast iron skillet on wooden board, with blackberries in a small plate, coffee, syrup on the side.
    Ingredients you'll need

    • all-purpose flour: regular flour will work in this recipe
    • egg: acts as a leavener
    • matcha: use a good quality matcha powder for the best flavour
    • whole milk: I found whole milk does a better job than non-dairy alternative
    • vanilla extract: flavours the batter
    • vegetable oil: or melted butter, adds a little richness to the batter 
    • butter: for cooking the Dutch baby

    How to make it

    This Matcha Dutch Baby comes together really easily.

    The only thing you have to do is press the button on the blender to whiz the ingredients together! 

    Blend all the ingredients in the blender to ensure a smooth batter.

    Let the batter rest, so that the flour has a chance to absorb the liquid.

    Use a hot cast iron pan (or a pan that can withstand high heat and is oven safe).

    Then pour the rested batter into the pan, wait for a few minutes, and voila... Dutch baby!

    Tip: Make sure your oven is very hot to create that puff that is distinctive in a Dutch baby.

    Flavour variations

    Dutch babies can be sweet or savoury.

    I decided to make a sweet, matcha version and top it with blackberries since that's what I had on hand.

    For a savoury twist, use the same batter, but top it with ham and cheese, or smoked salmon instead.

    Try a vegetarian variation and add mushrooms and asparagus. 

    How to serve & store

    Serve the Matcha Dutch Baby immediately. Pair with fresh fruit, whipped cream, and powdered sugar.

    Cooked Dutch babies should be eaten right away.

    You can store the batter in the fridge for up to 2 days.

    Other breakfast recipes

    Be sure to check out my other delicious breakfast recipes:

    Double-Baked Almond Croissants

    Matcha Almond Bostock

    Mini Matcha & Hojicha Pancakes Cereal

    Sourdough Liege Waffles

    Turkey Bacon Eggs Benedict

    Let me know if you try out my Matcha Dutch Baby -- tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave me a comment/rating below -- I love seeing your creations!

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    5 from 6 votes

    Matcha Dutch Baby

    An easy recipe for pancakes flavoured with green tea, baked in a hot cast iron pan.
    Prep Time1 hr
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time1 hr 20 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 184kcal
    Author: Michelle

    Equipment

    • 5 or 6" round cast iron pan

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    • ¼ C all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoon matcha sifted
    • 1 large egg
    • ¼ C whole milk
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 teaspoon butter for greasing the pan

    Garnish:

    • extra matcha
    • powdered sugar
    • fresh fruit
    • whipped cream optional
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    Instructions

    • In a blender, add the flour, matcha, egg, milk, vanilla, and oil. Blend together until smooth.
    • Refrigerate the batter for at least 1 hour.
    • Preheat oven to 450°F/232°C. Preheat the cast iron skillet for 20 minutes in oven.
    • Carefully (using gloves) remove hot pan from oven. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the pan.
    • Pour the batter into the hot pan. Place in oven for 10-12 mins until the dutch baby is golden and puffy.
    • Remove from oven (it will deflate a bit) and garnish with extra matcha powder and your desired toppings. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 322IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

    The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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    Comments

    1. Christie

      July 22, 2020 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      I have always wanted to try a dutch baby pancake as I love that wonderful texture! I love your matcha version, it looks so tasty Michelle! And fancy breakfasts are always nice as the days are slower during this pandemic!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        July 22, 2020 at 5:12 pm

        Ahh thanks Christie! Yes, the upside of being home during the pandemic is slower mornings, fancy breakfasts! 😀

    2. Michelle

      March 22, 2021 at 7:34 pm

      5 stars
      We love matcha and have tried almost everything with matcha except this. We'll have to make it for brunch soon!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 23, 2021 at 7:54 am

        Enjoy, Michelle! 🙂

    3. veenaazmanov

      March 22, 2021 at 8:57 pm

      5 stars
      A unique breakfast option. Very interesting. Need to check on your recipe soon.

      Reply
    4. Beth

      March 22, 2021 at 9:27 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow! This looks so yummy and scrumptious! My daughter is going to love this! So excited to give this a try!

      Reply
    5. Maria

      March 23, 2021 at 12:24 am

      5 stars
      This is surely going to be a hit for breakfast and snacks! Would you suggest to have it frozen? Thinking this will be great to have for the rest of week as part of a meal prep

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      • Michelle

        March 23, 2021 at 7:55 am

        It's best to enjoy the dutch baby right away, so I don't recommend freezing it. It's a little different than regular pancakes, where you can freeze and reheat those with no problem. Hope that helps!

    6. Elizabeth

      March 23, 2021 at 12:47 am

      5 stars
      This looks incredible! I have just the right size cast iron pan for making this recipe too - that's today's brunch sorted!

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