Name: Classic Pancake Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 eggs; 1 tbsp sugar; 2 cups milk; 2 tbsp melted butter

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This Classic Pancake Recipe makes a spongier, sweet pancake that is very much like a traditionally made style of American pancakes.

When cooking from scratch there are a few pantry staples one needs to get away from. Namely that store-bought on-hand items such as a pancake mix. If I am not mistaken, pancake mix was one of the first items to leave my pantry list once I began. When I discovered how simple they were to make it was downright shocking. Since this initial shock, I have found most pre-packaged items to be the same.

Pancake mix is a typical pantry item that people may keep on hand. This recipe allowed me to venture away from a boxed mix; While opening up more possibilities to eliminate more.

Pancakes are a weekly meal, namely on the weekends for us. On weekend mornings I love to stand over a hot griddle, coffee brewing, and cartoons blasting in the background. It is a memory for the highlight reel of my life. Watching a child get excited about the stack of pancakes plopped on the table is a ritual that I never tire of. This recipe is quick to make and the items, are easy to keep on hand.

Be sure to try my Pumpkin Pancakes, a delicious variation of pancakes that are the perfect way to welcome fall.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

They are made of simple ingredients
These classic pancakes are the classic American-style pancake
They are delicious alone or topped with your favorite topping
You can double the recipe if you need to make an extra large batch
They reheat well

What You Will Need To Make Them

2 cups all purpose flour

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

2 eggs

1 tbsp sugar

2 cups milk

2 tbsp melted butter plus more for cooking

Directions

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well to ensure there are no clumps and your batter is smooth.

Heat a nonstick or greased griddle over medium heat.

When the pan is heated, pour about ⅓ cup of the batter into each pancake. Allow them to cook until golden brown on both sides. Serve warm with your favorite syrup.

Cooking Notes

A cast iron skillet creates a griddle-style pancake and is highly recommended to use if possible
I use organic unbleached all-purpose flour
You can substitute coconut oil for the butter
Mix the batter until smooth
Be sure to let the pan heat evenly before placing the batter on the skillet

Topping Suggestions

Serve with warm maple syrup and butter
Top with fresh berries and whipped cream
Make a compote with chopped apples and cinnamon or berries
Jams and jellies make great toppings for pancakes
These classic pancakes are perfect for making pigs in a blanket
Kids love Nutella and sliced bananas
Spread with peanut butter for a little extra protein

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Yield: 8 pancakes