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basic pancakes

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Cindi Marie Bauer
Marshfield, WI

I've always made my pancakes pretty much from scratch, and this is the recipe I've been using for many years.

(3 ratings)
yield 16 (4-inch) pancakes, or 32 (3-inch) pancakes
method Stove Top

Ingredients For basic pancakes

  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 cups
    cups buttermilk (see *note below)
  • 1/4 cup
    vegetable oil
  • 2 cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt

How To Make basic pancakes

  • 1
    Heat griddle to medium-high heat (400º F). (I use a non-stick Teflon frying pan; spayed with Pam).
  • 2
    In a large bowl, beat eggs, stir in buttermilk and oil. Add remaining ingredients; beat (or stir) just until large lumps disappear.
  • 3
    Lightly grease heated griddle. Pour batter, (about 1/4 cup at a time) onto hot griddle. Bake until bubbles form, and edges start to dry; turn and bake other side.
  • 4
    Serve pancakes with either pure maple syrup, store-bought pancake syrup, or with your favorite jam or preserves.
  • 5
    *Note: If you don't have buttermilk, then add either 2 tablespoons of 5% white vinegar, or 2 tablespoons of bottled lemon juice (from concentrate), into a 2 cup measuring bowl (or measuring cup). Fill the measuring bowl or cup up to the 2 cup mark with milk. (I use 2% milk). Let set for 5 minutes before using.
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