Pancakes, a beloved breakfast staple, offer a delightful fusion of simplicity and versatility. With a few basic ingredients and endless possibilities for toppings, they provide an ideal canvas for culinary creativity. Whether you prefer them fluffy and golden brown or thin and crispy, there's a pancake recipe out there to suit every taste. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the art of creating perfect pancakes, encompassing a range of recipes and tips to ensure success in your pancake-making endeavors. So gather your ingredients, warm up your skillet, and let's embark on a delicious journey into the world of pancakes!
Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!
GOOD OLD FASHIONED PANCAKES
This is a great recipe that I found in my Grandma's recipe book. Judging from the weathered look of this recipe card, this was a family favorite.
Provided by dakota kelly
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Pancake Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 503.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
HOMEMADE PANCAKES
This delicious homemade pancake batter makes about 10 pancakes. My brother is hard to please and even he loves my recipe!
Provided by stephkarate1
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix flour, milk, egg, butter, sugar, baking powder, and salt together.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle over low heat. Scoop 1/4 cup batter onto the griddle and cook until top and edges are dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until lightly browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 30.2 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 374.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
SIMPLE HOMEMADE PANCAKES
Flip Food Network Kitchen's recipe for Simple Homemade Pancakes, a traditional brunch treat perfect with melted butter and pure maple syrup.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield About 10-12 pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Using a whisk or large fork, mix in the buttermilk and egg until well combined and smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
- Heat non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Using a 1/4 cup measure, pour pancake batter onto hot griddle. When pancake is golden brown, flip to cook other side. Keep warm in oven heated to 275 degrees.
- Variations: Blueberry and banana pancakes: Stir in 1 cup fresh berries into batter.
HOMEMADE PANCAKE MIX
A stack of fluffy, homemade pancakes is only minutes away when you have this mix already in your pantry. The recipe yields 9 cups of pancake mix, enough to make 4 batches of the pancake recipe that follows.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield enough mix for 4 pancake recipes (14 pancakes per recipe)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the pancake mix: Sift the flour, cornstarch, confectioners' sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a medium bowl then whisk thoroughly to combine. Store pancake mix in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
- To make pancakes: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with two kitchen towels stacked on top of each other and place in the oven. This will keep your cooked pancakes warm.
- Whisk the milk, butter, vanilla and eggs together in a large bowl. Add 2 1/4 cups pancake mix and whisk vigorously to form a thick batter (it's okay if there are some lumps). Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. (Alternatively, heat a nonstick electric griddle to medium.) Ladle about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet, spreading it into a 4 1/2- to 5-inch round; repeat to make a second pancake. (If using a griddle, make as many pancakes as will fit on your griddle plate at one time.) Cook until the pancakes are golden on the bottom and bubbly on top, 45 to 60 seconds. Flip the pancakes and cook until the undersides are golden and the batter is cooked through, 45 seconds more. Transfer the pancakes to the baking sheet in the oven, tucking them between the kitchen towels. Repeat with the remaining batter to make more pancakes. Serve pancakes with butter and maple syrup.
EASY PANCAKES
This recipe doesn't require much thought early in the morning, and tastes great!
Provided by Sharon Holt
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in milk, egg and oil. Mix until smooth.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 51.4 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 804.3 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
EASY BASIC PANCAKES
Nothing says "weekend" like homemade pancakes for breakfast. Our easy recipe will help you whip them up in less than 30 minutes. Making pancake batter from scratch is so simple that you'll wonder why you never did it before!
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Pancake Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees; have a baking sheet or heatproof platter ready to keep cooked pancakes warm in the oven. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, butter (or oil), and egg. Add dry ingredients to milk mixture; whisk until just moistened (do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine).
- Heat a large skillet (nonstick or cast-iron) or griddle over medium. Fold a sheet of paper towel in half, and moisten with oil; carefully rub skillet with oiled paper towel.
- For each pancake, spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of batter onto skillet, using the back of the spoon to spread batter into a round (you should be able to fit 2 to 3 in a large skillet).
- Cook until surface of pancakes have some bubbles and a few have burst, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip carefully with a thin spatula, and cook until browned on the underside, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a baking sheet or platter; cover loosely with aluminum foil, and keep warm in oven. Continue with more oil and remaining batter. (You'll have 12 to 15 pancakes.) Serve warm, with desired toppings.
- BUTTERMILK: In step 1, add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda to dry mixture. In step 2, replace the milk with low-fat buttermilk.
- YOGURT: In step 1, add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda to dry mixture. In step 2, replace the milk with 2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt and 1/3 cup milk.
- WHOLE-GRAIN WITH YOGURT: In step 1, replace the all-purpose flour with 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour, 1/4 cup each cornmeal and wheat germ, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. In step 2, replace the milk with 2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt and 1/3 cup milk.
CLASSIC PANCAKES
This classic pancake recipe has appeared in every Betty Crocker cookbook since 1950. Pancakes are a breakfast tradition and are so easy to make. Our pancakes from scratch calls for regular milk, but we also give a variation to use buttermilk. Top either version with maple syrup or fresh fruit. Be sure to try our new twist, made with cornmeal, they're hearty and have a delicious buttery syrup on top.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 15m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In medium bowl, beat egg with wire whisk until fluffy. Stir in remaining ingredients just until flour is moistened (batter will be slightly lumpy); do not overmix or pancakes will be tough. For thinner pancakes, stir in additional 1 to 2 tablespoons milk.
- Heat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). (To test griddle, sprinkle with a few drops of water. If bubbles jump around, heat is just right.) Brush with vegetable oil if necessary (or spray with cooking spray before heating).
- For each pancake, pour slightly less than 1/4 cup batter onto griddle. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly on top and dry around edges. Turn; cook other side until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 1/2, ServingSize 1 Pancake, TransFat 0 g
FLUFFY PANCAKES
This is the best fluffy pancakes recipe according to my family. They are quick and easy to prepare, but we still consider these homemade pancakes a special treat. -Eugene Presley, Council, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 8 pancakes.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine egg, milk and shortening; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes; cook until the second side is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts :
FAST AND EASY PANCAKES
Quick and easy pancakes that are mixed in your blender! Perfect for those mornings when you have to get breakfast on the table but don't have the time to make anything complicated.
Provided by GERAL1012
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place milk, sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla in the blender. Add flour and baking powder. Blend until smooth.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.9 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 309.3 mg, Sugar 29.1 g
THE BEST EVER PANCAKES
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk remaining ingredients; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Preheat griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease griddle. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle; cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 817mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
BASIC PANCAKE MIX
Say goodbye to Aunt Jemima! Once you taste these homemade pancakes, I think you'll agree they're much better than the boxed kind! Add a bit of vanilla or fruit (frozen blueberries work well) to make them extra special. If you want, mix up the dry ingredients in advance and give it away as a gift (with instructions on how to finish making the pancakes) or just store it for even quicker pancakes on Sunday mornings.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Breads
Time 30m
Yield 8 large pancakes, 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients.
- Make a well in the centre and pour in the milk.
- Start with 1 1/4 cups milk, adding up to another 1/4 cup if necessary, as you mix it with the flour.
- Add the two eggs, vanilla if using and oil, whisking until mixed but still a bit lumpy.
- Heat a frying pan (if it is not non-stick, you will need to melt a bit of butter or oil in it) and when hot, pour in some pancake mix.
- How much depends on how experienced you are at flipping pancakes and how big you want them. We do about 1/4 cup a time for small, easy-to-flip pancakes but you could make this as much as 1/2 cup of pancake mix.
- If you are adding fruit, I like to sprinkle it on top of the pancake now.
- When the pancake starts to bubble on top and is golden brown on the cooked side, turn it and continue cooking until both sides are golden brown.
- The first pancake is always a bit of a test so adjust the batter by adding more flour if you need to make it thicker or more milk if you want a thinner pancake. In either case, just add a few spoonfuls at a time until you get it right.
- Repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter. You may need to adjust the heat as pan tends to get hotter as you keep making pancakes.
- Keep the cooked pancakes covered with a tea towel, to keep them warm while you finish cooking the rest.
BEST QUICK PANCAKES
So easy, you might decide pancakes are just convenient enough to eat for dinner. For a change of taste, you can add fruit, like berries or bananas, and still make light and fluffy pancakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes
Yield Makes nine 4-inch pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat griddle to 375 degrees or griddle pan over medium-high heat. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in bowl. Add egg, milk, and 2 tablespoons butter; whisk to combine. Batter should have small to medium lumps.
- Heat oven to 175 degrees. Test griddle by sprinkling a few drops of water on it. If water bounces and spatters off griddle, it is hot enough. Using pastry brush, brush remaining 1/2 teaspoon butter onto griddle. Wipe off excess.
- Using a 2-ounce ladle, about 1/4 cup, pour pancake batter in pools two inches away from each other. When pancakes have bubbles on top and are slightly dry around the edges, 2 1/2 minutes, flip over. Cook until golden on bottom, 1 minute.
- Repeat with remaining batter, keeping finished pancakes on heat-proof plate in oven.
PANCAKES FROM SCRATCH
My grandfather's recipe for thick and amazing pancakes! Serve with real maple syrup.
Provided by Kaylee Sawyer
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix flour and baking powder together in a small bowl. Mix milk, egg, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil together in a large bowl. Stir flour mixture into milk mixture until batter is smooth. Set aside to allow batter to thicken, about 1 minute.
- Heat about 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle, add blueberries, and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining oil and batter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 51.1 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 402.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
EASY PANCAKES
Learn a skill for life with our foolproof crêpe recipe that ensures perfect pancakes every time - elaborate flip optional
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Main course
Time 30m
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put 100g plain flour, 2 large eggs, 300ml milk, 1 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil and a pinch of salt into a bowl or large jug, then whisk to a smooth batter.
- Set aside for 30 mins to rest if you have time, or start cooking straight away.
- Set a medium frying pan or crêpe pan over a medium heat and carefully wipe it with some oiled kitchen paper.
- When hot, cook your pancakes for 1 min on each side until golden, keeping them warm in a low oven as you go.
- Serve with lemon wedges and caster sugar, or your favourite filling. Once cold, you can layer the pancakes between baking parchment, then wrap in cling film and freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
HOW TO MAKE THE FLUFFIEST PANCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: all-purpose flour, sugar, kosher salt, baking powder, baking soda, buttermilk, unsalted butter, eggs, unsalted butter, blueberry, chocolate chip, maple syrup
Provided by Matt Ciampa
Categories Breakfast
Yield 8 pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda and whisk to combine.
- In a medium bowl or liquid measuring cup, add the buttermilk, melted butter, and egg yolks and whisk to combine.
- Add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients and gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined.
- Add the egg whites and fold until just combined. Be sure not to overmix. Some lumps are okay.
- Let the batter rest for 15-30 minutes at room temperature.
- Add the butter to a cast iron skillet and heat over medium low heat. Once the butter has melted and is bubbling, reduce the heat to medium-low and add ⅓ cup (75 g) of batter to the pan.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles start to appear on the surface. If adding any toppings like chocolate chips or blueberries, sprinkle over the pancake. Flip the pancake over and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve the pancakes with butter and maple syrup.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 6 grams
PERFECT PANCAKES RECIPE
An easy pancake batter recipe with tips on how to make the best pancakes every time with sweet or savoury toppings
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper, Buffet, Snack, Brunch, Dessert
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put 100g plain flour and a pinch of salt into a large mixing bowl.
- Make a well in the centre and crack 2 eggs into the middle.
- Pour in about 50ml from the 300ml of semi-skimmed milk and 1 tbsp sunflower oil then start whisking from the centre, gradually drawing the flour into the eggs, milk and oil. Once all the flour is incorporated, beat until you have a smooth, thick paste. Add a little more milk if it is too stiff to beat.
- Add a good splash of milk and whisk to loosen the thick batter. While still whisking, pour in a steady stream of the remaining milk. Continue pouring and whisking until you have a batter that is the consistency of slightly thick single cream.
- Heat the pan over a moderate heat, then wipe it with oiled kitchen paper.
- Ladle some batter into the pan, tilting the pan to move the mixture around for a thin and even layer. Quickly pour any excess batter into the mixing bowl, return the pan to the heat.
- Leave to cook, undisturbed, for about 30 secs. If the pan is the right temperature, the pancake should turn golden underneath after about 30 secs and will be ready to turn.
- Hold the pan handle, ease a palette knife under the pancake, then quickly lift and flip it over. Make sure the pancake is lying flat against the base of the pan with no folds, then cook for another 30 secs before turning out onto a warm plate.
- Continue with the rest of the batter, serving them as you cook or stack onto a plate. You can freeze the pancakes for 1 month, wrapped in cling film or make them up to a day ahead.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your pancakes.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the pancakes tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Let the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking. This will allow the gluten in the flour to relax, which will make the pancakes more tender.
- Preheat your griddle or skillet over medium heat. If the heat is too high, the pancakes will burn on the outside before they're cooked through.
- Grease the griddle or skillet lightly. This will help prevent the pancakes from sticking.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle or skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Serve the pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include butter, syrup, fruit, and whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Making pancakes is a fun and easy way to enjoy a delicious breakfast. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect pancakes every time. So next time you have a craving for pancakes, give one of these recipes a try.
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