Flädle is a southern German dish from the region of Schwaben, derived from savory pancakes. In Austria a similar dish to Flädle is called Frittaten; the word frittaten is derived from the Italian frittata . Frittaten are thicker than Flädle. In other parts of Germany, it is known as Eierkuchensuppe, derived from the regional name for Eierkuchen.
The Flädle are made as plain crepe-style pancakes (Palatschinken), then tightly rolled up and sliced into coils, and then usually served in a clear soup or beef broth as Flädlessuppe.