Kaiserschmarrn ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช: Easy Austrian-German Pancake at Home

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Atsuko

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Kaiserschmarrn ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช, originally from Austria, has become a beloved part of German cuisine and is enjoyed all across the country. This fluffy pancake is easy to prepare at home. The best part? After baking, you simply tear it into small pieces โ€” no need to worry if flipping doesnโ€™t go perfectly! ๐Ÿ˜† A relaxed, no-stress dessert you can enjoy anytime. ๐Ÿ˜„

Expense

๐Ÿ’ต

Preparation

20 mins

Baking time

Rest time

Ingredients

1 Portions
Metric Imperial
  • 31.25 g
    Flour
  • 0.75
    Eggs
  • 62.5 ml
    Milk
  • 15 g
    Butter
  • 7.5 ml
    Sugar
  • 1.25 ml
    Vanilla sugar
  • a pinch of Salt
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:

For 2-4 people

  • 125g of Flour
  • 3 Eggs
  • 250ml of Milk
  • 60g of Butter (40g for the batter, 20g for cooking)
  • 2 tablespoons of Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Sugar (or a little vanilla essence)
  • A pinch of Salt
How to make it:

1/ Separate the Eggs: Separate the eggs into yolks and whites. Place the egg yolks in a large main bowl.

2/ โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹Melt the Butter: Melt 40g of butter in the microwave.

3/ Whisk the Yolks with Sugar: Add the vanilla sugar and sugar to the bowl with the egg yolks and whisk with a hand mixer or a whisk until foamy.

Kaiserschmarrn Egg yolks sugar and vanille sugar in a bowl

4/ Incorporate Milk and Flour: Add the milk and flour alternately in small amounts, mixing as you go.

Kaiserschmarrn egg yolk sugar flour and milk mixed in a bowl

5/ Add the Melted Butter and Rest the Batter: Add the melted butter and mix, then let the batter rest for a while.

Kaiserschmarrn butter added into the batter in a bowl

6/ Whip the Egg Whites: Add a pinch of salt to the bowl with the egg whites and whip until stiff peaks form.

Kaiserschmarrn egg whites and salt mixed in a plastic container

7/ Fold in the Egg Whites: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in several additions.

Kaiserschmarrn whipped white eggs into the batter in a bowl

Kaiserschmarrn the batter in bowl

8/ Heat the Pan and Pour the Batter: Melt the remaining 20g of butter in a frying pan, then pour the batter in.

Kaiserschmarrn the batter in a frying pan

9/ Cut and Flip: When the surface of the batter starts to turn golden brown, use a spatula to cut the batter into four sections and flip them over. (Of course, it’s also fine to flip it all at once if you prefer!)

Kaiserschmarrn flipped batter in a frying pan

10/ Tear into Pieces:ย Use a spatula to cut the pancake into your desired size, and itโ€™s ready to serve.

Kaiserschmarrn cut pancake in a frying pan

11/ Serve and Garnish: Serve on a plate, and for a delightful finishing touch, sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with your favorite fruit sauce. Enjoy!Kaiserschmarrn jam

๐ŸŒŸ Serving Ideas and Helpful Tips ๐ŸŒŸ

โญ๏ธ Serving Suggestions: When I ordered this pancake at restaurants in Germany, it usually came sprinkled with powdered sugar and served with a berry sauce. You can also enjoy it with apple compote, your favorite jam, honey, or maple syrup. My kids love eating it with chocolate spread.

โญ๏ธ Weekend Brunch Favorite: At home, itโ€™s a weekend brunch favorite for us.

โญ๏ธ Why Make It from Scratch: While you can find ready-made Kaiserschmarrn mixes in German supermarkets (super convenient!), making it from scratch gives you an extra-fluffy texture thatโ€™s hard to beat.

โญ๏ธ Optional: Add Raisins: Adding raisins is another traditional twist. Try mixing in rum-soaked or water-soaked raisins for a wonderfully rich flavor. Customize it to your taste!

โญ๏ธ Foolproof Recipe
As I mentioned earlier, this is a foolproof recipe๐Ÿ˜Š Even if things donโ€™t go perfectly, it still turns out delicious. Give it a go!

โญ๏ธ Pan Size: I usually use a 28cm frying pan for this recipe.

โญ๏ธ Where I Discovered It: I first enjoyed Kaiserschmarrn during my trips to places like Munich and Potsdam. Now itโ€™s one of my favorite recipes to make at home!

๐Ÿ‘‘ Fun Fact: The Story Behind Kaiserschmarrn :Thereโ€™s a popular story that Kaiserschmarrn was created for Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria.๐Ÿ‘‘ One day, the imperial chef accidentally messed up a pancake and tried to save it by tearing it into pieces and serving it with sugar and fruit sauce. To everyoneโ€™s surprise, the emperor loved it โ€” and so the โ€œEmperorโ€™s Messโ€ (Kaiserschmarrn) was born.

Kaiserschmarrn jam apple compote

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