MARK BITTMAN'S PANCAKES

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Categories     Bread     Breakfast

Yield 9 3.5-inch pancakes

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:

  • 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Cook until second side is lightly browned. Serve, or hold on an ovenproof plate in a 200-degree oven for up to 15 minutes. Variations * Blueberry or Banana Pancakes: Use fresh or frozen (not defrosted) blueberries; overripe bananas are great. Just before cooking, stir blueberries into batter. For bananas, slice them and press into surface of cooking pancakes. Cook pancakes a little more slowly than you would other pancakes as they burn more easily. *Whole-Grain Pancakes: Substitute whole wheat flour, cornmeal, rolled oats or a combination for up to 1 cup of flour and proceed with recipe.

Carlos Arias
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These pancakes are a great way to use up leftover buttermilk. I always have some on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses it up.


James Mason
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I love that this recipe doesn't require any special ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand.


Leanna Kay
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These pancakes were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Sarooj Khan
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I've been looking for a good pancake recipe for a while now, and I think I've finally found it. These pancakes are amazing!


jamil ahmod
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These pancakes were the perfect addition to my weekend brunch. They were fluffy and flavorful, and everyone loved them.


Ammar k
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pancakes turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked them.


Ilesanmi Esther
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These pancakes were so easy to make. I had them on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Joe Acosta
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can add any kind of fruit or nuts you want. I made a batch with blueberries and walnuts and they were delicious.


KAWOOYA MARTIN
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These pancakes were a bit bland. I think I'll add some vanilla extract or cinnamon next time.


Mihir Jithoo
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I've never been a big fan of pancakes, but these were actually really good. I'll definitely be making them again.


Kushal Chaturbedi
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These pancakes are so fluffy and light. They're the perfect way to start your day.


Brittney McQueen
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and you can have delicious pancakes in no time.


Beast Garcia
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These pancakes were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


waqar akbar
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I've made these pancakes several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Margot Wharren
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These pancakes were fluffy and delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. My family loved them.