Easy Swedish Oven Pancake Recipe – Ugnspannkaka
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 500kcal
The Swedish Oven Pancake has a fluffy texture that is just so warm and comforting that it has become one of our favorite pancake recipes. It’s easy to make and in Sweden, it’s a dish thats served any time of the day, not just for breakfast! It suits a variety of toppings, from fresh fruit to Lingonberry jam, maple syrup, or crispy bacon. It’s a simple and versatile dish that the whole family will enjoy!
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Equipment
- Large gratin form measuring 12×16 inches (30x40cm) or two smaller ones.
- large mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer or a whisk
Ingredients
- 2 Cup Flour High-protein flour, like bread flour, helps the pancake to puff up. All-purpose flour is an acceptable alternative. You can also swap out 1/3 of the flour for whole wheat or spelt flour if you wish.
- 6 Large eggs At room temperature.
- 1.5 Teaspoon Salt
- 4 Cups Milk At room temperature if possible
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
Optional:
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar If serving this dish as a dessert you can add up to half a cup sugar to the batter.
- ½ Teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F/ 225°C. Place one large or two smaller gratin forms in the oven to preheat.
- Using an electric hand mixer or whisking by hand, mix the flour, salt, and sugar( if using) in a large bowl together with half of the milk ( 2 Cups/ 450ml)
- Add the eggs and the rest of the milk and whisk until it becomes a smooth batter without any lumps.
- Using an oven mitt, remove the hot dish or baking sheets from when the oven has reached temperature. Add the butter and swirl the form around to coat the bottom of the pan with the melted butter.
- Pour batter into the hot buttery baking dish and place in the center of the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center. The bake time can vary from oven to oven, but keep watch for that perfect golden color.Top Tip: Don’t open the oven door until at least halfway through baking, as this will cause your pancake to collapse!
- Use a pizza slicer or sharp knife to cut the finished pancake into squares and serve hot, straight from the pan!
Notes
This simple pancake is served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner here in Sweden. Sometimes, it comes with fried bacon pieces (crispy, chopped bacon) and Lingonberry Jam. It also makes a great snack served simply as square slices with just a sprinkle of powdered sugar and some fresh berries or slices of fresh fruit. It’s delicious, simple, and filling, served with a spoon of Swedish Lingonberry Jam or Queens Jam. Serve as a dessert with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and some grated chocolate.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat with melted butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat.
Variations:
You can easily add some fillings to this pancake. We like to sprinkle some frozen blueberries or raspberries over the top of the pancake batter before baking. Another favorite is very thinly sliced apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Our favorite savory filling is cheddar cheese and caramelized onion. Top Tip: When adding fillers, add just a thin layer so they don’t hinder the pancake from rising. When adding savory fillings, omit the sugar in the recipe.
You can easily add some fillings to this pancake. We like to sprinkle some frozen blueberries or raspberries over the top of the pancake batter before baking. Another favorite is very thinly sliced apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Our favorite savory filling is cheddar cheese and caramelized onion. Top Tip: When adding fillers, add just a thin layer so they don’t hinder the pancake from rising. When adding savory fillings, omit the sugar in the recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 150g | Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 944mg | Sodium: 1049mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1810IU | Calcium: 345mg | Iron: 5mg
Please note:
This nutritional information is an estimate and values may vary. It is for guidance only and should not be considered dietary advice.
