basic pancakes

Marshfield, WI
Updated on Apr 3, 2013

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

prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 16 (4-inch) pancakes, or 32 (3-inch) pancakes

Ingredients

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

How To Make basic pancakes

  • Step 1
    Heat griddle to medium-high heat (400º F). (I use a non-stick Teflon frying pan; spayed with Pam).
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, beat eggs, stir in buttermilk and oil. Add remaining ingredients; beat (or stir) just until large lumps disappear.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 4
    Serve pancakes with either pure maple syrup, store-bought pancake syrup, or with your favorite jam or preserves.
  • Step 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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Category: Pancakes
Keyword: #frugal
Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #cheap
Keyword: #pancakes
Keyword: #buttermilk
Keyword: #basic
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour
Method: Stove Top

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