Best 11 Grandmas Basic Pancakes Recipes

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**Indulge in a Culinary Journey with Grandma's Basic Pancakes: A Symphony of Flavors and Textures**

Step into the realm of culinary delight with Grandma's Basic Pancakes, a tantalizing treat that encapsulates the essence of breakfast perfection. These fluffy, golden-brown pancakes are a symphony of flavors and textures, offering a delightful balance of sweetness, richness, and a hint of savory goodness. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can recreate this classic dish in your own kitchen, turning ordinary mornings into extraordinary culinary experiences. This versatile recipe also presents a plethora of variations and add-ins, from classic butter and syrup to innovative toppings like fresh berries, crispy bacon, or tangy citrus zest, inviting you to explore a world of taste sensations. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your griddle, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S BASIC PANCAKES



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Make and share this Grandma's Basic Pancakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FabulousMissV

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 10 pancakes, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
1 egg, well-beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter, Melted
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients together. Beat egg into milk and add to dry ingredients. Melt then cool the butter so you are not adding to your pancake mixture hot! Finish batter by stirring in vanilla.
  • Cook on a HOT griddle (around 400 degrees).
  • Enjoy!

GOOD OLD FASHIONED PANCAKES



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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

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 ¼ cups milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons butter, melted

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

GRANDMA'S BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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"I always knew my grandmother's buttermilk pancakes were special," says Christopher Hirsheimer. "I loved them, and I loved to help her in the kitchen. My first job was to separate the eggs for her. Then I'd whip up the whites into thick, billowy mounds. Finally, she would start heating the griddle and would test it by flicking water on it, and when little beads danced across the hot metal, it was time to begin. Standing at her post at the stove, she flipped batch after batch until our big hungry family was fed."

Provided by Canal House

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs, separated
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons melted butter, plus more butter for serving
1 cup cake flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil
Maple syrup, for serving

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a cast-iron pan or griddle with vegetable oil, wiping off excess with a paper towel. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks into the buttermilk, then whisk in the butter. In another bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then sift these dry ingredients into the buttermilk mixture. Lightly whisk together until the batter is just mixed (a few lumps won't hurt). In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with a whisk until soft peaks form. Use a rubber spatula to fold them into the batter. Don't overwork the batter; keep it light and fluffy.
  • Heat the griddle over medium-high heat until hot. (To test, flick a bit of water onto the pan; it'll bead up and dance if it's hot enough.) Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle. Cook until little holes appear on the surface and the cooked side of the pancake is golden brown (lift the edge to check), about 1 minute on each side. Don't worry if the first one or two don't turn out well-that's normal. Continue making pancakes, regreasing the pan as needed. Stack pancakes on a plate, slather generously with butter, and pour on a few good glugs of real maple syrup. Makes 4 batches of 3 pancakes (4" in diameter).

OLD-FASHIONED PANCAKES



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This is the most basic recipe for a slightly thick pancake. It's just as easy to make a quick homemade batter as it is to open a box mix, which needs ingredients added to it anyway. And using organic ingredients seems to give the pancakes a cleaner and truer flavor.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cups batter; 16 4-inch pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
2 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for serving
Vegetable oil, for the griddle
Pure maple syrup, warmed, for serving

Steps:

  • Place a heat-proof platter into a warm oven (at 200 degrees).
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add in the egg, milk, and 2 tablespoons of the butter. Whisk from the center, slowly incorporating the flour. Rest the batter for 10 minutes.
  • Heat a large well-seasoned cast-iron skillet or favorite griddle over medium-high heat. Swirl the remaining tablespoon of butter in the skillet (or use oil to coat the griddle) and immediately pour in 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. When bubbles rise to the surface, flip the pancakes, slightly reduce the heat, and cook until the bottoms are golden and the centers are cooked, about 1 minute. (Rarely does the first pancake work because it takes a bit of time to get in the groove with the heat, fat, and batter.)
  • As the pancakes come out of the skillet, place them on the warm platter in the oven until ready to serve. Serve a stack of 3 pancakes, topped with more butter and the maple syrup.

GRANDMA'S SOURDOUGH PANCAKES



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My Grandma had to drop out of school in the eighth grade to cook for the farm hands on her father's farm. She was taught old school style and the lady could throw down! These pancakes are one of her special recipes! Enjoy

Provided by tornadoes three

Categories     Breakfast

Time P1DT6m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups milk
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sourdough starter
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons oil or 3 tablespoons melted butter
1 compressed yeast cake
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups water
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Night before: Mix flour, milk, salt, and starter in large bowl. Cover and let stand over night! (Be sure to set aside 1 cup as future starter).
  • 2. In morning: Add Soda, eggs, sugar, oil or butter. Mix until lumps are gone.
  • 3. Cook on heated skillet until cakes are golden brown. Serve with favorite syrup (Grandma's choke cherry syrup is the best!).
  • Starter: Soften yeast in warm water.
  • Stir in Flour, water, and sugar. Beat until smooth.
  • cover and let it stand at room temperature until mixture is bubbly. During this time stir 2-3 times daily. Refrigerate or freeze.
  • IMPORTANT GRANDMA TIP:
  • DO NOT WASH STARTER CONTAINER! SOURDOUGH, GOOD SOURDOUGH, DEPENDS ON THIS!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 55, Sodium 499.4, Carbohydrate 55.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.9, Protein 10.2

GRANDAD'S PANCAKES



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This secret family pancake recipe was passed down from my grandfather. He fed a family of 7 (including 4 growing boys!) on these pancakes, and refused to give anyone the recipe until he finally relinquished it to my mother (his daughter-in-law) before he passed away. It is a long-standing family favorite!

Provided by Erin MacInnis

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk, at room temperature
1 egg, at room temperature
1 tablespoon oil
2 teaspoons oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; make a 'well' in the center of the flour mixture. Pour milk, eggs, and 1 tablespoon oil into the well. Mix until well moistened.
  • Place a griddle over medium-high heat; sprinkle a few drops of water onto the griddle. If the droplets bounce, the griddle is ready; add 2 teaspoons oil.
  • Spoon batter onto the griddle; cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 3 to 5 more minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 51.4 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 554.2 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

OLD-FASHIONED PANCAKES



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Anybody can add water to a boxed pancake mix, but you're better than that! These pancakes are not too thick, not too thin, but tender, light, buttery, and delicious.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Pancake Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 egg
1 ¼ cups milk
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
  • Whisk in melted butter, egg, and milk until combined. Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray. Pour batter into the hot skillet, about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles appear on the sides and center of each pancake. Flip and cook until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 75.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1119.1 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

GRANDMA'S GINGERBREAD PANCAKES



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My dear Grammie was making gingerbread one morning and my brother and I arrived, starving! She altered the recipe slightly, put it on the grill and the result is this delicious recipe. The smell of it cooking always takes me back to that morning--mmmm!

Provided by CKINCAID1

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground dried ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup molasses
1 ½ cups water

Steps:

  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside. Beat the egg in a separate mixing bowl with the vanilla and molasses until smooth. Whisk in the water until completely incorporated. Stir the flour mixture into the molasses mixture until just combined -- a few lumps are okay.
  • Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle, and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry. Flip, and cook until browned on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 149.9 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

GRANDMA'S PANCAKES



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This has been in the family for a while, don't know were it came from, was just passed around and around for 50yrs or more..lol.. i have tried a lot of other recipes but this one is still the best . you get thick cake pancakes and they rise very well we measured once and they were up to 3/4 in thick. This is a very plain recipe sometime i omit the vanilla and/or add fruit and or nuts.. If the batter is a little thicker than you like it , just add more milk, just be careful not to add to much ad they will not rise as much and be more like a flapjack(thin and chewy).

Provided by Ravenn2

Categories     High In...

Time 15m

Yield 15-20 pancakes, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt, can use reg or 2 teaspoons substitute salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder, and
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/2 cups milk
2 eggs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla (optional)
1/2 cup fruit (optional)
1/2 cup nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl, mix well or even sift together flour,salt and sugar, baking
  • powder, .
  • 2. after dry ingredients are mixed make a deep hole in the center, set aside.
  • 3. take the milk, egg and melted butter and blend together.
  • 4. Take the milk mixture and pour in the middle of the dry ingredients
  • make sure your batter is completely mixed together.
  • 5. Heat a lite greased griddle ,medium heat. make sure your pan is hot.
  • BEFORE pouring the batter.
  • 6. Ladle out the batter to the pan, depending on the size of cakes you
  • want to use a 1/4- 1/2c for each pancake.
  • 7. top with your favorite topping and serve immediately.
  • 8. ENJOY.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.9, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 40, Sodium 442.9, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.7, Protein 4.5

GRANDMA'S SOUL FOOD PANCAKES (WITH PLANTAINS)



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My grandmother is from Mississippi. I call these her 'soul food' pancakes because she grew up at a time when people who had very little made simple meals taste super delicious. Every Sunday before church, she made these pancakes to get us out of bed. They have a crepe like texture but are still pancakes and are delicious.

Provided by Andrrreag

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter, or more as needed
2 plantains, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 egg
1 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon butter, or as needed

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; saute plantains until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer plantains to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
  • Beat egg in a large bowl until fluffy. Stir milk and margarine into egg; add flour, sugar, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir mixture until batter is smooth. Fold plantains into batter.
  • Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a heavy griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Griddle is ready with a drop of water breaks into several smaller balls that dance around griddle. Pour batter, about 1/4 cup per pancake, into hot griddle. Cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip pancakes and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 356.4 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

GRANDMA'S BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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These are the best buttermilk pancakes. This recipe is handed down from my grandmother.

Provided by Daniel Roberts

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups buttermilk, or more as needed
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat a griddle to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda in a mixing bowl; mix thoroughly. Add 3 cups buttermilk, vegetable oil, and eggs; mix thoroughly by hand with a spoon. Add more buttermilk to adjust consistency if needed. Batter should be slightly lumpy but not too thick; pancakes will be flat if batter is overmixed.
  • Working in batches, spoon batter onto the hot griddle. Cook until the bubbles that form on the top surface begin to pop, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until the other side is golden brown, about 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 225.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract will give your pancakes the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your 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 your pancakes more tender.
  • Cook the pancakes over medium heat: Medium heat will help the pancakes cook evenly without burning them.
  • Flip the pancakes only once: Flipping the pancakes too often will make them tough. Flip them only once, when the edges are golden brown and bubbles are forming on the surface.
  • Serve the pancakes immediately: Pancakes are best served hot off the griddle. Top them with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Basic Pancakes are a simple and delicious breakfast recipe that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of fluffy, golden brown pancakes that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these pancakes are sure to be a hit.

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