Best 10 Pancakes From Scratch Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of pancakes, a breakfast staple and brunch favorite. These versatile griddle cakes come in a variety of forms, each with its unique taste and texture. From classic buttermilk pancakes to fluffy Japanese pancakes, and gluten-free buckwheat pancakes to hearty sweet potato pancakes, there's a pancake recipe for every palate. Whether you prefer your pancakes thin and crispy or thick and fluffy, smothered in butter and syrup or topped with fresh berries and whipped cream, these recipes will guide you towards creating the perfect stack of pancakes. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your griddle, and let's embark on a culinary journey of pancake perfection.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

EASY BASIC PANCAKES



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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

1 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, or vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Assorted toppings, such as butter, maple syrup, confectioners' sugar, honey, jams, preserves, sweetened whipped cream, or chocolate syrup

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.

PANCAKES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups milk, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
  • In another bowl, beat the eggs and then whisk in the milk and vanilla.
  • Melt the butter in a large cast iron skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  • Whisk the butter into the milk mixture. Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture, and whisk until a thick batter is just formed.
  • Keeping the skillet at medium heat, ladle about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet, to make a pancake. Make 1 or 2 more pancakes, taking care to keep them evenly spaced apart. Cook, until bubbles break the surface of the pancakes, and the undersides are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip with a spatula and cook about 1 minute more on the second side. Serve immediately or transfer to a platter and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
  • Procedure for adding fruit to pancakes: Once the bubbles break the surface of the pancakes, scatter the surface with sliced or diced fruit, or chocolate chips, nuts, etc. Flip with a spatula and cook for 1 minute more, being careful not to burn toppings.
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EASY FLUFFY PANCAKES



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This basic recipe will make light and fluffy pancakes every time. It can be easily halved or doubled, and you can whip it up in a jiffy.

Provided by Danilo Alfaro

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional: 2 tablespoons butter
Optional: maple syrup (to taste)
Optional: 2 cups mixed berries

Steps:

  • Allow the batter to rest for 10 to 20 minutes. If making bigger batches of pancakes, preheat the oven to 170 F to keep finished pancakes warm while you cook the rest of the batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 900 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 5 g, ServingSize 6 servings (2 pancakes each), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

FLUFFY PANCAKES



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Tall and fluffy. These pancakes are just right. Topped with strawberries and whipped cream, they are impossible to resist.

Provided by kris

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Pancake Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup milk
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter, melted
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine milk with vinegar in a medium bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to "sour".
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk egg and butter into "soured" milk. Pour the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and whisk until lumps are gone.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter onto the skillet, and cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 649.6 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

HOMEMADE PANCAKES



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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

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

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

CLASSIC PANCAKES



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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

1 egg
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter

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

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

EASY PANCAKES



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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

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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

PANCAKES FROM SCRATCH



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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

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¾ cup whole milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
½ cup blueberries, or more to taste

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your pancakes will taste. Use real butter, fresh milk, and high-quality flour.
  • 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, resulting in more tender pancakes.
  • 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 dry and bubbles form 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:

Making pancakes from scratch is a simple and rewarding process. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a delicious breakfast or brunch that the whole family will enjoy. Follow these tips to ensure your pancakes are light, fluffy, and golden brown. Experiment with different toppings and fillings to create your own unique pancake recipes.

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