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Easy Pancakes

From a video by America's Test Kitchen · 8 min watch

Simple one-bowl pancakes with a thick, lumpy batter that produces tall, fluffy results. The dry mix can be prepped ahead and stored for future use.

Easy Pancakes
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Total time
~30 minutesEstimated by Unreel from the recipe steps — the creator didn't state this.
Hands-on
~20 minutesEstimated by Unreel from the recipe steps — the creator didn't state this.
Servings
~4 servingsEstimated by Unreel from the complete recipe.
Difficulty
EasyEstimated by Unreel from the recipe steps — the creator didn't state this.
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Ingredients

Ingredients scaled to 4 servings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 egg
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1
    In a dry bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  2. Step 2
    In a separate wet bowl, add the eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla. Whisk to combine, breaking up the yolks.
  3. Step 3
    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk just until combined, leaving the batter lumpy. Do not overmix.
  4. Step 4 · 10 minutes
    Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Step 5 · 350°F / 177°C
    Heat a griddle to 350°F. Add the vegetable oil for the griddle and spread it into an even thin film with a paper towel.
  6. Step 6 · 1 minute
    Test the griddle temperature by cooking a 1-tablespoon test pancake for about 1 minute until golden. Adjust heat if needed.
  7. Step 7 · 2-3 minutes
    Portion the batter using a 1/4-cup measure or spring-loaded scoop onto the griddle, smoothing each into a 4-inch round. Cook 6 pancakes at a time for 2-3 minutes until the edges are set and the bottoms are golden brown.
  8. Step 8 · 1-2 minutes
    Flip the pancakes, keeping the spatula low, and cook 1-2 minutes on the second side until done.
  9. Step 9 · 200°F / 93°C
    Serve immediately or keep warm in a 200°F oven on a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter.

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