Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your breakfast game with our foolproof pancake recipe. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll soon be flipping out stacks of fluffy, delicious pancakes that are sure to impress. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we uncover the secrets to creating the perfect pancakes every time.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted and cooled
- 2 & 1/2 cups flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup milk (whole milk recommended)
- 2 eggs, separated
- Bacon grease or butter for frying
Directions:
- Prepare Oven: Preheat your oven to 170 degrees F (keep warm setting).
- Melt Butter: In a large bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: To the melted butter, add buttermilk and milk. Separate the eggs, adding the yolks to the wet ingredients. Whisk in the yolks.
- Whip Egg Whites: In a small bowl, beat the egg whites until slightly bubbly (about 20 seconds).
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients in the medium bowl. Stir roughly with a wooden spoon until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fold in Egg Whites: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter. It’s okay if there are still streaks of egg white.
- Preheat Griddle: Heat a griddle or large frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, smear a little bacon grease or butter over the surface.
- Cook Pancakes: Using a half-cup measurement, scoop the batter onto the griddle. When bubbles form on the top and start to pop, flip the pancakes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
- Keep Warm: Transfer cooked pancakes to a cooking rack and keep warm in the preheated oven.
- Repeat: Repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter.
- Serve: Serve your pancakes hot with butter, syrup, and for an extra treat, peanut butter!
Tips for Success:
- Don’t Overmix: Stir the batter until just combined. Overmixing can result in tough pancakes.
- Use Buttermilk: Buttermilk adds a tangy flavor and tender texture to the pancakes.
- Separate Eggs: Beating the egg whites separately and folding them into the batter creates lighter, fluffier pancakes.
- Preheat Griddle: Make sure your griddle is hot before adding the batter to achieve perfectly cooked pancakes.
- Keep Warm: Keep pancakes warm in the oven while cooking additional batches to ensure they stay fluffy and hot.
Follow these steps and tips, and you’ll be on your way to pancake perfection every time! Enjoy your delicious homemade pancakes with your favorite toppings for a delightful breakfast or brunch treat.
