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Old Fashioned Pancake Recipe

Published: Feb 19, 2023 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Feb 19, 2023 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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3 pancakes with raspberry, syrup and whipped cream stacked on a black plate with syrup being poured over them

I have been making this pancake recipe my entire life - it's my go-to when I want a good old-fashioned pancake! These pancakes are not only quick and easy, but they also cook up light and fluffy.

3 pancakes with raspberry, syrup and whipped cream stacked on a black plate with syrup being poured over them

This recipe is popular any time of the year and makes a great breakfast or brunch! It was the inspiration for my Harvest Grain and Nut Pancakes (IHOP Copycat).

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  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 🔪Instructions
  • 💭Top tip
  • 📖Variations & Substitutions
  • 🥗 Side Dishes
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 🌡️Storage
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • 🔢WW Points
  • 📋 Old Fashioned Pancake Recipe

Homemade pancakes are so easy to make that there's really no reason to buy a box mix!

🥘Ingredients

You need the following basic ingredients to make these old-fashioned pancakes:

ingredients in old fashioned pancakes in glass bowls, labelled
  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp white sugar
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 ¼ cups milk *I use 1% milk
  • 3 tbsp melted butter *I use unsalted butter
  • ¼ tsp vanilla

🔪Instructions

If you want the perfect pancakes, then simply follow these directions:

Prep: Heat skillet or griddle to medium-high heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray

dry ingredients mixed together in glass blow with wooden spoon

Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together in a large mixing bowl.

egg being whisked in a glass bowl

In a separate large bowl, beat egg thoroughly with a whisk or fork

well made in dry ingredients in glass bowl

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients

liquid ingredients poured into glass bowl with dry ingredients

Then slowly add the wet ingredients (egg and milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract )

batter mixed together in a glass bowl with a wooden spoon

Stir quickly until ingredients are just mixed, but the batter is still lumpy

pancake batter in pan

Pour batter (in ½ cupfuls, if using an 8 inch pan) onto a hot skillet or griddle (there is no need to let the batter rest)

*For smaller pancakes, use ¼ cup of batter

pancake in pan starting to bubble

Cook pancakes until they start to bubble (about 3-4 minutes), over medium high heat, and the under surface is golden brown, then flip.

pancake cooked on one side and flipped in the frying pan

Cook on the other side until brown (about 1-2 minutes)

Serve hot pancakes with your choice of toppings

Hint: Use a very wide and flat pancake spatula/flipper (affiliate link), as it's easier to get under the pancake and flip it (without it falling apart).

💭Top tip

If you want uniform circular pancakes that are all the same size, cook them all in an 8-inch frying pan.

📖Variations & Substitutions

  • Dairy-free - use dairy-free milk and vegan margarine
  • Milk- you can use skim milk, 1% milk, 2% milk, or whole milk
  • Butter -you can use salted butter, but skip the salt in the recipe
  • Toppings - fresh fruits (berries), chocolate chips, maple syrup, fruit compote, whipped cream, or my Apple Cinnamon Topping

🥗 Side Dishes

Pancakes go well with fruit salad and sausages or bacon:

  • Old Fashioned Fruit Salad (with Honey Lime Dressing) - shown below
  • Air Fryer Turkey Sausage
classic fruit salad in a white bowl with wooden serving spoons on each side (on faux wooden surface)


🍽Equipment

For this old-fashioned pancake recipe, will need a skillet or a griddle, a mixing bowl, a whisk, a pancake flipper/spatula (affiliate links).

🌡️Storage

Store these fluffy pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
They can be frozen for up to 3 months in a sealed container or Ziploc freezer bag.

3 pancakes stacked and cut with a fork pulling out the cut piece

👪 Serving Size

This recipe makes 4 servings (8-inch pancakes). However, you can half, double, or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.

You can also make more pancakes if you make them smaller (with only a ¼ cup of batter).

🔢WW Points

To make this recipe WW friendly, use light butter and skim/non-fat milk. You can also reduce the sugar or use a sugar substitute. Smaller pancakes will be fewer WW points, as well.

If you are looking for the best pancakes that are simple to make, you'll love these Old fashioned pancakes!

3 pancakes with raspberry, syrup and whipped cream stacked on a black plate with syrup being poured over them
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📋 Old Fashioned Pancake Recipe

This fluffy and delicious Old Fashioned Pancake Recipe is quick and easy to make with pantry ingredients. Perfect for a weekend brunch or make ahead and freeze for a simple weekday breakfast!
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Course: breakast, brunch
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Keyword: flap jacks, old fashioned, pancake, pancakes
Special Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4 pancakes
Calories: 313kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Equipment

8 inch skillet
pancake spatula
mixing bowl
whisk

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups all -purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoon white granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 3 tablespoon melted butter
  • ¼ tsp vanilla
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Instructions

  • Heat skillet or griddle to medium-high and spray with non-stick cooking spray
  • Mix flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together in a large mixing bowl.
    dry ingredients mixed together in glass blow with wooden spoon
  • In a separate medium bowl, beat egg thorough with a whisk or fork
    egg being whisked in a glass bowl
  • Make a well (a hole) in the center of the dry ingredients
    well made in dry ingredients in glass bowl
  • Then slowly add the wet mixture (egg, milk, melted butter and vanilla extract)
    liquid ingredients poured into glass bowl with dry ingredients
  • Stir quickly until ingredients are just mixed, but batter is still lumpy
    batter mixed together in a glass bowl with a wooden spoon
  • Drop by ½ cupfuls onto hot skillet or lightly oiled griddle.
    pancake batter in pan
  • Cook pancakes, over medium-high heat, until they start to bubble (about 3-4 minutes), and the under surface is golden brown. then flip.
    pancake in pan starting to bubble
  • Cook on other side until brown( about minutes
    pancake cooked on one side and flipped in the frying pan
  • Serve hot with you choice of toppings

Notes

Nutrition Facts
📋 Old Fashioned Pancake Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 67mg22%
Sodium 261mg11%
Potassium 483mg14%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 466IU9%
Calcium 238mg24%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 46g (15%) | Protein: 8g (16%) | Fat: 11g (17%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 67mg (22%) | Sodium: 261mg (11%) | Potassium: 483mg (14%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 13g (14%) | Vitamin A: 466IU (9%) | Calcium: 238mg (24%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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  1. DONA

    February 19, 2023 at 1:04 pm

    I only use whole grains flour. Would it work in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      February 19, 2023 at 4:24 pm

      Hi Dona,
      Yes, but you should add another egg so it will still be fluffy.
      Enjoy!
      Terri

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