Description
Hearty pioneer woman pancakes blend classic buttermilk goodness with rich, homestyle comfort. Home cooks can easily master this beloved breakfast classic and enjoy delicious, golden-brown results that bring warmth to morning tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) milk, plus more as needed
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) butter, melted
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla extract
- 3 cups (710 ml) cake flour
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) baking powder
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) sugar
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt
- Maple syrup or pancake syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Thoroughly whisk cake flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl to create a uniform dry base.
- Liquid Component Blending: Vigorously combine milk, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until achieving a smooth, consistent mixture.
- Batter Formation: Gently merge liquid ingredients into dry ingredients, using minimal stirring to preserve the batter’s delicate texture, then fold in melted butter with light, careful motions.
- Batter Calibration: Adjust consistency by adding milk if needed, ensuring a pourable, smooth batter perfect for creating ideal pancake shapes.
- Griddle Preparation: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low temperature, lightly greasing the surface with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Pancake Crafting: Pour batter onto the heated surface, allowing bubbles to form across the top before confidently flipping. Cook each side until achieving a golden-bronze color, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer pancakes to a warmed platter, garnishing with softened butter, maple syrup, and optional seasonal berries or caramelized banana slices for an elevated breakfast experience.
Notes
- Prevent Tough Pancakes: Stir batter minimally to avoid developing gluten, which creates dense, chewy textures.
- Batter Consistency Matters: Aim for a smooth, pourable mixture that creates perfectly shaped pancakes without being too thick or thin.
- Temperature Control: Use medium-low heat to ensure even cooking and prevent burning, allowing pancakes to develop golden-brown surfaces.
- Bubble Indicator: Wait for bubbles to form across the pancake’s surface before flipping, guaranteeing proper cooking and a light, fluffy interior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg