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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Dutch Oven Dutch Baby

    Published: August 10, 2020 · Updated: August 10, 2020 · By: Krissy · 27 Comments
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    I love outdoor cooking, especially when I'm camping, and waking up to a Dutch Oven Dutch Baby smothered in sweet berries is such a treat for my family!

    I love outdoor cooking, especially when I'm camping, and waking up to a Dutch Oven Dutch Baby smothered in sweet berries is such a treat for my family!

    dutch oven dutch baby

    Why this recipe works:

    One of the best parts of camping is enjoying all the food that you might not typically eat at home. Finding a good breakfast recipe to cook over the campfire can be tricky, but this tried and true Dutch baby is perfect!

    A Dutch baby, also known as a German pancake, is just a very egg-y pancake. I consider the taste and texture similar to a crepe.

    • This recipe is made using a cast iron dutch oven with hot coals 
    • The wet ingredients can be mixed at home and stored in a cooler to make cooking and clean up easier when you're camping
    • The sweet dutch oven Dutch baby pancake puffs up to a beautiful golden brown and is delicious when topped with sweetened fresh berries

    Here's how to make it:

    1. The first step is to prepare the hot coals. A third of them are placed under the Dutch oven and the remaining two thirds of them are placed on top of the lid. Prepare the batter while the cast iron Dutch oven is heating. You will then melt an entire cube of butter in the hot Dutch oven - aw yeah.
    2. The batter is then poured on top of the hot melted butter.
    3. The piping hot lid is set on top and you will rotate the lid a quarter turn every few minutes to ensure even cooking.
    4. Those dutch oven lids are pretty darn heavy, and my super puffy pancake was actually strong enough to lift the lid right off the base! Of course, it sinks as soon as you take the lid away, but it was fun to watch at the time.
    process photos for how to make a dutch baby in a dutch oven over a campfire

    Cooking tips:

    • Instead of cooking directly over a campfire, I like to set the dutch oven in a large disposable aluminum pan. This allows the coals to stay where you put them. Also, you won't get any additional heat from the fire, thus allowing you to have control over the exact amount of heat.
    • The best way to heat the coals is to use a charcoal chimney starter.
    • While the butter is melting, set the remaining coals on the lid off to the side. That way it is already piping hot when the lid is set on the pot.
    • Before leaving the house, combine all of the wet ingredients in a large container. Also prepare the dry ingredients in a separate container. Then, when you're ready to cook, dump the dry ingredients into the large container with the wet ingredients for an easy clean up.
    • While its cooking, you can also make all the other campers around you jealous by wafting the wonderful aroma of bacon and breakfast sausage in their direction.
    A tray of sausages and bacon cooking on a grill

    You can cover this fluffy German pancake with syrup if you want. I much prefer fresh berries and some powdered sugar along with a squeeze of lemon. 

    powdered sugar being poured on a dutch oven dutch baby

    Slice it up into six good sized portions and watch them disappear!

    partially eaten dutch oven dutch baby

    Other great recipes for camping:

    Everyone loves a good hot dog or hamburger when camping. If you want a little variety in your outdoor cooking, try these recipes!

    • Dutch Oven Roast Chicken
    • Ultimate Breakfast Burritos
    • Loaded Breakfast Biscuits
    • Baked Bananas
    • Steak Foil Packs
    • Foil Packet Potatoes on the Grill

    If you’ve made this or any other recipe on my site, let me know in the comment section how it turned out. I love hearing from my readers!

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    dutch baby with berries on top with slice taken out

    Dutch Oven Dutch Baby

    I love outdoor cooking, especially when I'm camping, and waking up to a Dutch Oven Dutch Baby smothered in sweet berries is such a treat for my family!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Scale: 6 servings
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup butter
    • 9 eggs
    • 1 ½ cups milk
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla
    • zest from one lemon
    • 1 ½ cups flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 4 cups berries
    • ¼ cup powdered sugar (amount varies based on preference)
    • lemon juice (to squeeze on berries, if desired)

    Instructions

    • Using a 12 inch (8 quart) dutch oven, prepare 24 charcoals.
    • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, vanilla, and lemon zest (this can be done ahead of time). When you're ready to cook, add the flour and salt and whisk together until well blended.
    • When the coals are nice and hot, place 8 coals directly under the dutch oven. Add the cube of butter and allow to melt. Once melted, add the batter to the pot, cover, and add remaining 16 coals to the lid.
    • Rotate the lid ¼ turn every 5 minutes and allow the dutch baby to cook until set, about 25 minutes. It should puff up all the way to the lid and once the lid is removed it will fall. Remove from heat.
    • Cover with berries, powdered sugar, and a squeeze of lemon. Replace lid and allow the berries to warm before serving. Cut into 6 slices and enjoy!

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 292mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 975IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 2.8mg
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    This recipe was originally published in September 2019 and has been updated with helpful information, ingredient and process photos, as well as recipe tips. Don't worry - the recipe hasn't changed!

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    Comments

    1. Megan

      November 11, 2021 at 7:16 am

      We made this last summer while camping as a family! It’s delicious! Even my picky, egg-hating daughter gobbled it up. I’m going to an adult Girl Scout camping trip this weekend and was wondering if you think this could be adapted to be gluten free?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        November 14, 2021 at 8:46 am

        I've found Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free flour blend works fantastic as a GF substitution.

        Reply
    2. Kristin

      January 13, 2021 at 2:03 pm

      I’ll try his at home now and camping once the weather warms up. My tip for mixed ingredients prep on camping trips is large gallon mason jars. I use them for pancakes, French toast, and even marinating meat when camping. Prepping ahead makes meals easier to make and less dishes to clean. Stays sealed and doesn’t go bad even if the ice in your cooler melts!

      Reply
    3. Megan

      October 09, 2020 at 9:49 am

      Ours is a 12", 6 quart dutch oven. Any modifications?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        October 14, 2020 at 4:52 am

        If you're cooking over the campfire, you might need to just check on it sooner since it sounds like yours is a bit more shallow. Otherwise, no modifications needed.

        Reply
    4. Alex

      August 31, 2020 at 10:07 pm

      How would you scale the ingredients for a 10-inch 4 qt. dutch oven?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        September 06, 2020 at 7:04 am

        I would cut it in half

        Reply
    5. Peg.

      August 09, 2020 at 8:07 pm

      I'm thinking about using this for a Scout Leader training session I'm teaching next month, How much powdered sugar do you use?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        August 10, 2020 at 5:27 am

        That's totally a matter of preference! If I'm adding tart berries and lemon juice, I'll sprinkle on as much powdered sugar as it takes to balance everything out.

        Reply
    6. Kristen

      June 23, 2020 at 2:08 pm

      I haven't seen a recipe with so many eggs. I've seen it with 2, 3 and 4. But 9 seems like a lot. Is this a double batch?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        June 25, 2020 at 7:51 am

        It makes a HUGE Dutch baby.

        Reply
    7. Cheryl Neff

      June 22, 2020 at 1:05 pm

      Can you make this with cherries? are fresh or frozen better?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        June 23, 2020 at 5:49 am

        Sure can! I would either use fresh or frozen that has been thawed.

        Reply
        • MaryJo

          July 23, 2020 at 7:47 pm

          Does this work in a 14 inch dutch oven?

          Reply
          • Krissy

            July 29, 2020 at 1:51 pm

            I think it should work fine! It might be a wee bit thinner but should still work.

            Reply
    8. Julie Hairston

      June 22, 2020 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars
      FANTASTIC recipe!!!

      Reply
    9. Julie Hairston

      June 22, 2020 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      Hi~I have to weigh in on this recipe. We just got back from a five day camping trip and made this Dutch baby recipe. I have attempted to make Dutch babies two other times and failed miserably. Needless to say, I was a bit anxious how this would turn out with two ravenous teenagers waiting for breakfast. Well, it blew us all away. It was puffed up just like your picture and tasted better than any I've had in a restaurant. Truly fantastic recipe. I am so grateful to you for sharing your recipe!!

      Reply
    10. JJ

      September 02, 2019 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious!

      Reply
    11. Billy

      August 07, 2019 at 4:16 am

      5 stars
      Love the idea of making it in the dutch oven, so delicious!

      Reply
    12. Melissa

      August 06, 2019 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      We made this and loved it!

      Reply
    13. Kristyn

      August 06, 2019 at 1:38 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, this looks incredible!! I don't think I could wait until the next camping trip to make this! Dutch oven recipes are the best!

      Reply
    14. Beth Pierce

      August 06, 2019 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      What a decadent dessert! A restaurant worthy recipe, indeed! Can't wait to impress my family with this after dinner tonight!

      Reply
    15. Cheri

      August 23, 2018 at 4:20 pm

      Can this be done in an oven with Dutch oven pot? If so what temp and how long?

      Reply
      • Krissy

        October 16, 2018 at 6:22 pm

        I would do 425 for 20-25 minutes.

        Reply
      • L

        July 06, 2019 at 6:24 am

        My friends and I always do a "girls only" camping trip every summer. We also seem to do just eggs and bacon for breakfast each morning - it gets boring! I did a test run of this the other night and it was a success! (husband and roommate loved it!) I had a frozen pizza tucked away just in case it failed on me (almost did because I didn't have enough coals at first!) So the ladies will be enjoying something other than omelettes in a bag this camping trip!

        Reply
    16. Roger

      December 13, 2017 at 2:26 pm

      That was an amazing Dutch Baby. Made it camping and the family loved it!

      Reply
    17. Julie @ Cooks with Cocktails

      October 09, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      Ive never made a Dutch baby in my Dutch oven before. Great idea for camping!

      Reply

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