Best Easy Pancakes Recipe
These Pancakes are thick, fluffy, and absolutely delicious! This easy pancake recipe is our go-to for weekend breakfasts.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour or 1 cup each of all-purpose and whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 ¼ cups milk I use whole milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the butter (either in the microwave or in a pan on the stove) and set it aside to cool slightly.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, Greek yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract. Then whisk in the melted butter.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix until the flour is just incorporated, being careful not to overmix. The batter may be slightly lumpy, but there should be no streaks of flour. The batter will be thick.
- Heat an electric griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Grease the griddle or skillet with butter (you can skip the butter if using a non-stick griddle that doesn't require greasing).
- Scoop about 3 tablespoons of batter per pancake onto the griddle. Let the pancakes cook on the first side until bubbles form and the bottom is golden, about 3 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 2 minutes on the second side, until golden.
- Serve the pancakes with butter and maple syrup, if desired.
Notes
Pancakes freeze wonderfully. Once cool, place them in a zip-top plastic bag or other airtight container and store for up to 3 months. I recommend staggering the pancakes in the bag/container so they don’t stick together as they freeze (it's okay if they overlap slightly). If you prefer to stack them, place a square of parchment paper between each pancake.
To thaw, use the defrost setting on your microwave, or let the pancakes sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can thaw them in the refrigerator overnight.
To thaw, use the defrost setting on your microwave, or let the pancakes sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can thaw them in the refrigerator overnight.