EVERYDAY PANCAKES

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The basic pancake is made from a simple batter of eggs, flour, milk and baking powder for leavening. You can use different types of flour if you want to experiment with whole wheat or buckwheat. And you can also add fruit to the mixture. The batter can be made from scratch in about the same time it takes to make toast. The most time-consuming part of making pancakes, of course, is cooking them. But that time is so short you should consider these an everyday convenience food, not a special-occasion feast. Cook this recipe a few times and it may become part of your weekly routine. (Sam Sifton)

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     breakfast, quick, weekday, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar, optional
2 eggs
1 1/2 to 2 cups milk
2 tablespoons melted and cooled butter (optional), plus unmelted butter for cooking, or use neutral oil

Steps:

  • Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-low heat. In a bowl, mix together dry ingredients. Beat eggs into 1 1/2 cups milk, then stir in 2 tablespoons melted cooled butter, if using it. Gently stir this mixture into dry ingredients, mixing only enough to moisten flour; don't worry about a few lumps. If batter seems thick, add a little more milk.
  • Place a teaspoon or 2 of butter or oil on griddle or skillet. When butter foam subsides or oil shimmers, ladle batter onto griddle or skillet, making pancakes of any size you like. Adjust heat as necessary; usually, first batch will require higher heat than subsequent batches. Flip pancakes after bubbles rise to surface and bottoms brown, after 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Cook until second side is lightly browned. Serve, or hold on an ovenproof plate in a 200-degree oven for up to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 250, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 270 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Henry 2k7
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These pancakes are the perfect comfort food. They're always a hit with my family and friends.


Roger H.
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I've made these pancakes gluten-free by using almond flour instead of all-purpose flour. They turned out great!


Robi Alam
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These pancakes are a great way to get my kids to eat fruit. I always add blueberries or bananas to the batter.


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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover milk and eggs.


Brock Cooper
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These pancakes are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They love flipping the pancakes in the pan.


Joy Ahmed
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I've tried many pancake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The pancakes are always perfect.


Emmanuel Ugbogbo
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I made these pancakes for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Samirajpoot Samirajpoot
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These pancakes are a great way to start the day. They're light and fluffy, and the flavor is perfect.


Lubega Stephen
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I've been making these pancakes for years and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and taste great.


kayleigh forte
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Amazing recipe! The pancakes turned out fluffy and delicious. My family loved them.