Who doesn’t love a stack of fluffy, golden pancakes dripping with syrup? These pancakes taste like Saturday morning cartoons and pillow forts. Ok, they actually taste like buttery, subtly sweet goodness that melts in your mouth. Either way, you´re going to want to try the best old-fashioned pancake recipe you´ve ever had. Originally published February 15, 2013.
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Recently at an extended family get together, we were making breakfast, and I got distracted while flipping pancakes. My sister in law Sandi arrived at the house just then and her son immediately called over to her, “Mom, you are going to be so happy. Karen burned the pancakes.” I think people think everything I make in the kitchen is perfect sometimes. No freaking way. 😂
Hope you all had a great Valentine’s Day! There are lots of ways to show love to people, but 9 times out of 10 I choose to show that love through food. That way I get some lovin’ too. Call me selfish. So I got up early and cooked myself some pancakes for Eric and Charlotte. With strawberries and nutella and syrup. I love how we call this an acceptable breakfast.
Ingredients for old-fashioned pancakes
Put away the boxed pancake mix. You won´t need it for this recipe. Chances are you already have most of the ingredients at home to make this old-fashioned pancakes recipe anyway.
Here’s a quick shopping list to help you gather your ingredients. See the recipe card below for the full ingredients and instructions!
- flour
- baking powder
- salt
- white sugar
- milk
- egg
- butter
How to make good old-fashioned pancakes
These are some good, fluffy, buttery, old-fashioned pancakes. I like them because not only do they taste amazing, but they are also sturdy.
I also love that this recipe also comes together in about five minutes and you probably already have most of the ingredients in your pantry. All you need to do is combine the dry ingredients, then mix in the milk, eggs, and butter and stir it all together. That´s it. Not much different than boxed pancake mix. But the trick for getting your pancakes light and fluffy is to just barely combine the ingredients. Don´t overmix it!
I am the world’s worst pancake-flipper. I always manage to destroy them. And forget about making them into a perfect circle. They always end up looking like boomerangs, and then when I flip them I get batter all over the cooked side. But not THESE pancakes. They are perfectly flippable, even for inept people like myself. They are moist and flavorful, and they puff up a ton, which I love.
What to serve with pancakes
Bacon, of course! I love a sweet-salty combo so I always serve these old-fashioned pancakes along with some bacon. And don´t forget the maple syrup (the real stuff). Another great option is a fruit salad.
How to store old-fashioned pancakes
If I were you, I´d make a double batch of this recipe and freeze the leftovers for those mornings (or nights!) when you want pancakes but you don´t want to make them. To store these, make sure they are completely cool, then stack the cooled pancakes with parchment paper between each one and place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they will keep for up to 3-4 days. This will keep them from getting soggy.
You could also freeze the cooled pancakes individually on a baking sheet for about an hour, then stack them with parchment paper between each one and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months. When the pancake cravings hit, you can reheat the pancakes in the microwave, oven, or toaster. In the microwave, cover a pancake with a damp paper towel and heat for 20-30 seconds for refrigerated pancakes or 60-90 seconds for frozen ones. In the oven, place pancakes on a baking sheet, cover with foil, and heat at 350°F for 10 minutes for refrigerated or 15-20 minutes for frozen. Or the quickest way, toast the frozen pancakes on a medium setting until heated through.
Check out other pancake recipes
Don´t you just love that there are so many pancake variations? I sure do!
Dutch Pancake recipe>> this light and fluffy pancake bakes in the oven and is on your breakfast table in minutes!
Deep Dish Buttermilk Pancake>> is it a cake? Is it a pancake? Does it matter??
Homemade Oatmeal Pancakes >> these have oatmeal in them so therefore, they are healthy
Gingerbread Pancakes with Lemon Syrup >> yes, these are as incredible as they sound
Sourdough Pancakes from Tastes of Lizzie T
Red Velvet Pancakes from The Kitchen Magpie
Hot Chocolate Pancakes from Handle The Heat
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Good Old Fashioned Pancakes
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 and 1/2 cups milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 7 teaspoons baking powder
- more butter for frying, or bacon grease
Instructions
- In a large bowl, melt 8 tablespoons butter. Let cool slightly. Stir in milk.
- In a separate small bowl, add the egg whites and set aside.
- Add the yolks to the bowl with the milk and butter. Whisk thoroughly.
- In another medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder. Add this mixture to the bowl with the butter. Stir until barely combined.
- In the separate small bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy. Fold into the batter. Don't over mix.
- Heat a lightly buttered griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Flip when the bubbles on the top start to pop. Brown on both sides and serve hot.
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There is no other words to describe it
This recipe makes no sense. It is poorly written. I don’t mean to offend anyone. Thought this will be helpful for the next you write a recipe.
Hey Jess! What are you confused about? Seems pretty straightforward to me! If you’ve never made pancakes before, this post has a few more details that might be helpful: https://thefoodcharlatan.com/the-best-pancakes-ive-ever-made/
Can you substitue buttermilk for the regular milk?
I love all things buttermilk.
Ooh I love it too! I actually have no idea how it would affect it. Probably not much. Try it out! Let me know!
I mean, no offense to you or Eric, but I think Karen you may be one of the only people who would want to pay money to see Eric shake his nakie bootie. ;)
You failed to mention that the reason it came up was because you said you felt like a dog shaking your leg when you get out of the shower.
Haha. Touche.