By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
419 cal · 30 min
German Thin Pancakes with Lemon
Recipe GLPR253ba2d2aae768
Light and delicate German-style thin pancakes made with separated eggs for an airy texture, topped with fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of sugar. These delightful crepes are perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, plus extra for topping
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3 eggs, separated
3/4 cup milk
1 lemon
Butter for cooking
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and baking soda.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the milk until well combined.
Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; the batter should be smooth.
In another clean bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter in two additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and lightly butter the surface.
Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the griddle, tilting and spreading slightly to create thin pancakes.
Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the bottom is light golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for about 1 minute until set.
Transfer the cooked pancakes to a serving plate and repeat with the remaining batter, buttering the griddle as needed.
Juice the lemon and drizzle over the warm pancakes. Sprinkle with additional sugar to taste and serve immediately.
Comments
Every ingredient is a pantry staple or dairy case item available at any Charlotte grocery chain, so no special trips needed. The cost per serving lands around $1.50–$2.00, driven mainly by the eggs and butter, making this a genuinely cheap weeknight dessert or brunch. The stated 30 minutes is honest: mixing batter takes five minutes, and cooking a full batch of thin pancakes runs 15–20 minutes since you're working one or two at a time in a hot pan. These pancakes don't reheat well (they dry out) but they're meant to be eaten fresh off the griddle with lemon and sugar, fitting perfectly into a casual family meal where everyone gathers while you cook.
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