Pannekoeken are showoffs, what you make when you want to impress your guests. German pancakes are humble, not beautiful but solid, good and unfailingly dependable. That's a German pancake at the top.
You need a specialty pan for pannekoeken or at least a well-shaped, nonstick skillet. You could make a German pancake in a tin can.
Both are easy to make and surprisingly similar even though they don't look alike at all.
We usually serve them with syrup--fun, flavored syrups. But if we have fresh fruit, we're going to add that--maybe with a dollop of whipped cream.
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What's really intriguing is that you can make either with the same mix--different instructions but the same mix.
You can make a German Pancake in almost any oven-proof pan. We'll make you a heck-of-deal on a pannekoeken pan.
