The Dutch baby, also known as a German pancake, is a type of a popover pancake. Despite its name, it isn’t Dutch in origin. Its name “Dutch baby” is thought to be a corruption of the word “deutsch,” which means “German” in the German language. The dish is believed to have its roots in German immigrants who came to America and brought along their traditional recipes. As the term “deutsch” was misunderstood or mispronounced as “Dutch,” it eventually led to the name “Dutch baby.” It’s interesting how culinary names can sometimes evolve through a mix of cultural influences and linguistic shifts!