Recipe: Basic Homemade Pancakes

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Who’s Hungry??? How about this is a basic homemade pancake recipe made completely from scratch? Let’s say that again, pancakes made completely from scratch… Doesn’t that just sound impressive? Don’t worry, I won’t say anything if you don’t.

BONUS! I have a nice easy how-to for freeze-storing these so you can make a double batch and when you want a pancake, you can have a pancake any day of the week! 😉

Pancakes are such a great and easy homemade breakfast. I’m sure so many of you have a happy memory of pancakes being made in your kitchen and if you don’t, now is a great time to make those memories with your loved ones.

The recipe is very easy and can be accommodated to a lot of different variations. Add some blueberries, and chocolate chips, or just enjoy them the way they are with some maple syrup.

These also freeze easily. At the end of the post (before the printable version of the recipe), I have some easy tricks for freezing the pancakes.

Instructions (with picture detail)

Here are the basics of how to make this basic homemade pancake recipe.

1. In a large bowl, whisk together ½ cup unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 ½ cups 2% milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2. Add 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, and 2 teaspoons salt Mix together until combined (carefully, don’t over mix)
3. Let sit for about 5 minutes or so (this gives all the gluten a chance to sit and calm down a bit) I basically let my griddle/pan heat during this time. By the time it is hot, the batter is ready.
4. Pour about 3 tablespoons of batter onto a hot, lightly oiled/buttered cast iron pan, or non-stick griddle (I like to use a cookie scoop for more consistent pancakes). Let them sit until you see bubbles; then flip
5. Let that cook for a couple more minutes until lightly browned (you can gently lift and check if you’re not sure). Then take it off the heat and enjoy it with your favorite toppings!

More Details and photos

The batter will be thicker than the Recipe: Diner-Style Pancakes

Griddle Cooking

Cast Iron

Once They’re done

Enjoy them with your favorite toppings!

Freezer Instructions

OK, as promised, the freezing directions for your pancakes.

I’ve updated how I freeze the pancakes, so it’s even easier and less likely to freeze together.

I also provide All the details and images in my blog post How to Freeze Pancakes, the Smart Way.

Items you’ll need:

1. Freezer Bags (I use Stasher stand-up bags and put all the pancakes in one bag. You can also use the sandwich bags and pack 3-4 individually for personal use).
2. Baking sheet and a silicone mat (The silicone mat is not a necessity, but I highly recommend it, it helps keep things from sticking.)

Step 1

Take all the pancakes and lay them in one layer on the baking sheet, then place it in the freezer.

let them sit for at least 2 hours, but it could be more or less depending on the setting on your freezer.

Step 2

Take them out of the freezer and place them immediately into your freezer bag.

Step 3

Make sure you push out the air, label & date it (I highly recommend a chalk marker if you’re using stasher bags), and put them back into the freezer so they’re ready anytime you want.

When you’re ready to eat them… If you used the mega stand-up stasher bags just pull out however many you want (I recommend 1-3 pancakes at a time) and microwave them on a microwave-safe plate.

If you did the individual portion storage using the Stasher Sandwich Bags you can simply open the Stasher Sandwich bag and put it in the microwave and microwave them.

Either way, it should only take 1-2 minutes.

Need More Breakfast Inspo?

Here are a few of my other favs!

• Waffles
• Diner-Style Pancakes
• Banana Muffins
• Blackberry Orange Muffins
• German Potato Pancakes (Kartóffelpuffer)
• Oktoberfest Eggs Benedict

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