Pannukakku (Finnish Baked Pancake)
A popular Finnish baked pancake, often served as a dessert or a sweet main course. It's a simple, custard-like batter baked in the oven until golden brown and slightly puffed.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30-40 minutes
Total Time40-50 minutes
Servings6
DifficultyEasy
🧂 Ingredients
- 200 g All-purpose flour
- 100 g Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 3 large Eggs
- 750 ml Milk
- 50 g Butter(melted, plus extra for greasing)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Generously grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish with butter.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together.
- 4
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until a smooth batter forms. Stir in the melted butter.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- 6
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the pannukakku is puffed, golden brown, and set in the center.
- 7
Let it cool slightly before cutting into squares and serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough pancake.
- ✓Ensure the oven is fully preheated for optimal puffing.
- ✓The center may seem slightly soft when it comes out of the oven, but it will continue to set as it cools.
🔄 Variations
- Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter for extra flavor.
- Serve with fresh berries, jam, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- For a savory version, omit the sugar and add herbs like chives or dill.