Homemade Pancakes
Wake up and savor the delight of these homemade pancakes boasting a delectable combination of fluffy interiors and irresistibly crispy edges. Their perfect texture, fluffy within and crispy outside, is a culinary delight. Though delightful on their own, feel free to personalize them with your preferred add-ins. Kids often opt for chocolate chips for a special treat, while others enjoy the freshness of either fresh or frozen blueberries. Once you experience the joy of from-scratch pancakes, boxed mixes will never hold the same appeal. Crafting homemade pancakes is just as effortless and promises a far superior taste.
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 medium bowl
- 1 griddle or nonstick pan
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned into the measuring cup and leveled off
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups milk plus more if necessary
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled, plus more for cooking
- Vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and milk until evenly combined.
- Pour the milk/egg mixture and the melted butter into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. If the batter seems too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons more milk.
- Heat a griddle or nonstick pan over medium heat; coat it lightly with vegetable oil and swirl in a thin pat of butter. Ladle or drop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately ¼ cup for each pancake; cook until the first side is golden brown, or until the top surface bubbles and is dotted with holes. Flip and cook until the other side is golden brown. This happens quickly so peek after 30 seconds and watch carefully! Adjust the heat setting if necessary. Wipe the griddle clean with a paper towel between batches. Serve immediately with maple syrup.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The pancakes can be frozen for up to 3 months. After they are completely cooled, place a sheet of parchment or wax paper between each pancake and stack together. Wrap the stack of pancakes tightly in aluminum foil or place inside a heavy-duty freezer bag. To reheat, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake in a 375°F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until hot.