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Diner-Style Pancakes


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Description

These pancakes are thin, light, and nostalgically delicious. Their large size is what really makes them a classic from those American diners we all know and love.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 cups 1% milk
  • 1/2 cup butter (melted and cooled)
  • 2 large eggs


Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt & sugar.
  2. Add milk, butter & egg. Mix together until combined (careful, don’t over-mix)
  3. Let sit for about 5 minutes or so (this gives all the gluten a chance to sit and figure itself out).
  4. Heat a large griddle or cast-iron skillet or non-stick skillet over medium; brush with butter (except the griddle).
  5. Working in batches, scoop ½-cupfuls of batter onto griddle; cook until bubbles form on the surface and pop and the underside is a nice dark (not burnt) golden brown, 2½–3 minutes.
  6. Flip and continue to cook until dark (not burnt) golden brown on the other side, about 2–2½ minutes more. Transfer pancakes to plates or a platter and brush tops with butter.
  7. Serve with maple syrup, fruit, whipped cream, or any of our favorite pancake toppings.

Topping Suggestions

  1. Fruit
  2. whipped cream
  3. maple syrup
  4. sprinkles
  5. jam

Notes

  • extras can be frozen or refrigerated. See my details on how to freeze them here
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Pan
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 378
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 1179
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 11
  • Carbohydrates: 43
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 11
  • Cholesterol: 109