Old Fashioned Pancakes

Old Fashioned Pancakes
Old Fashioned Pancakes
Based on the timeless Joy of Cooking recipe with about 20 years of fooling around by me. This is how I like them - puffy, light, and cakey.
  • Preparing Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Served Person: 4
pancakes eggs breakfast butter baking soda old fashioned vegetarian white meat free tree nut free nut free contains gluten red meat free shellfish free contains dairy contains eggs pescatarian
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons double acting baking powder (be sure its fresh!)
  • 2 large whole eggs slightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted and cooled
  • 1 1/8 cup buttermilk (i also use non-fat milk and reduce the amount to 1 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract use real extract - it makes a difference
  • Carbohydrate 258.114599916078 g
  • Cholesterol 151.504687519621 mg
  • Fat 22.963650219833 g
  • Fiber 8.86787516781158 g
  • Protein 37.2263298349334 g
  • Saturated Fat 12.2154695886694 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 Serving (444g)
  • Sodium 325.487583394263 mg
  • Sugar 249.246724748267 g
  • Trans Fat 2.69228496021033 g
  • Calories 1416 calories

Growing up, my mom would always make us pancakes on the weekends. They were always so fluffy and delicious, and I couldn't wait to eat them. As I got older, I started to experiment with different pancake recipes, but I always came back to my mom's recipe. It's the perfect combination of fluffy and light, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.

One of the things I love about this recipe is that it's so versatile. You can add different toppings to your pancakes, such as fruit, chocolate chips, or whipped cream. You can also change the flavor of the pancakes by adding different spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg. I also like to experiment with different flours. I've used whole wheat flour, almond flour, and even oat flour. They all work well in this recipe, and they each give the pancakes a slightly different flavor and texture. No matter what toppings or variations you choose, these pancakes are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Step-by-step

    • Combine flour, salt, sugar, baking soda in a large bowl and stir well.
    • Combine eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and buttermilk in another bowl.
    • Pour liquid into flour mixture and barely mix until just incorporated. Lumps are okay.
    • Measure onto hot griddle with 1/4 measuring cup, greased if not nonstick.
    • Flip when bubbles have formed across the surface and the edges are beginning to look dry.
    • The second side does not take as long as the first. It's okay to peek.
    • Makes about seven to eight 6 inch pancakes.