How to Make Mouth-Watering Pancakes

Across cultures and generations, pancakes have been a staple meal as long as humans have been cooking. When you trace the history of pancakes, you’ll find that Greeks and Romans ate something very similar to the sweet delight that you wish you could eat all day.

Pancakes are the go-to meal when you are really hungry and want something quick, tasty and homemade. The easy recipe and speedy cooking time has made pancakes a regular breakfast for many working parents across the globe.

You can make the simple, classic pancake recipe or surprise your loved ones by experimenting with the batter or the syrup. There is a recipe for everyone, even if you have eliminated eggs from your diet.

Here are two marvelous recipes to make mouth-watering homemade pancakes to enjoy on holidays or give you a filling meal before going to work.

• Recipe 1: Classic Pancakes
• Recipe 2: Pancakes without Eggs

Recipe 1: Classic Pancakes

Things you’ll need:

• All-purpose flour – 2 cups
• Baking powder – 2 teaspoons
• Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
• Salt – according to taste
• Sugar – 2 tablespoons
• Eggs – 2
• Milk – 2 cups
• Melted butter – 4 tablespoons + additional for greasing
• Vanilla flavoring – ½ tablespoon
• Food coloring (optional)

Step 1. Break eggs over a bowl

Break 2 whole eggs into a bowl.

Step 2. Beat the eggs

Beat the eggs with a whisk until the yolks and whites are fully blended together.

Step 3. Add milk

Add 2 cups of milk to the eggs.

You can use skim milk instead of whole milk if you wish. They’ll taste good with either.

Step 4. Add melted butter

Add 4 tablespoons of melted butter to the bowl.

Mix it in thoroughly.

Step 5. Add vanilla flavoring

Add ½ tablespoon of vanilla flavoring.

Step 6. Sift flour into a bowl

Sift 2 cups of all-purpose flour through a strainer into a separate bowl.

Step 7. Add baking powder

Add 2 teaspoons of baking powder to the flour.

Step 8. Add baking soda

Now, add 1 teaspoon of baking soda.

Step 9. Add salt

Add salt, according to your taste.

Step 10. Add sugar

Add 2 tablespoons of sugar.

Step 11. Whisk the dry ingredients

Whisk the mixture until all the dry ingredients are evenly blended.

Step 12. Add egg mixture to the dry ingredients

Now, add the whisked egg mixture to the bowl of dry ingredients.

Step 13. Mix and chill the batter in the fridge

Mix the wet and dry ingredients slowly until you have a smooth, lump-free batter. Chill the batter in the refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 14. Add food coloring (optional)

This step is entirely optional. If you are in the mood for a little experimenting, separate the batter into different containers (about ½ cup each) and add 3 or 4 drops of different food colorings to each container.

Mix the coloring thoroughly into the batter. Experiment with different colors and you can have amazingly colorful pancakes.

Step 15. Put a skillet on medium heat

To make the pancakes, put a skillet or crepe pan (or any flat-base, non-stick cookware) on medium heat.

Step 16. Grease the skillet with butter

Grease the skillet all around with butter.

Step 17. Spoon batter into the skillet

Spoon some batter into the skillet and spread it out evenly.

Since the batter is quite thick, it won’t spread much. If you have reduced the consistency of the batter, you might get thinner pancakes.

Step 18. Cook on low heat

Cook the pancakes on low heat for 3 to 4 minutes. The time needed for each side to cook depends on the thickness of your batter, too.

High heat can easily overcook your pancakes.

Step 19. Turn the pancakes when you see bubbles

When you see bubbles forming on the uncooked surface of the pancake, it is time to turn it over. The bubbles form due to gas trapped inside that is trying to come out.

Finally, cook the other side for 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve your pancakes hot with your favorite syrup. Popular choices are maple or blueberry syrup, or even honey.

Those colorful pancakes you made look striking and tempting on your plate.

Recipe 2: Pancakes without Eggs

Things you’ll need:

• All-purpose flour – 1¼ cups
• Baking powder – 1 tablespoon
• Salt – according to taste
• Sugar – 1 tablespoon
• Milk – 1 cup
• Melted butter – 2 tablespoons + additional for greasing
• Vanilla flavoring – ½ tablespoon
• Water – enough to change the consistency

Step 1. Put flour in a bowl

Put 1¼ cups of all-purpose flour in a bowl.

Step 2. Add sugar

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the bowl.

Step 3. Add salt

Add salt to the bowl, according to your taste.

Step 4. Add baking powder

Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder so the cakes puff up a bit while cooking.

Step 5. Whisk the mixture

Now, whisk the mixture slowly.

Step 6. Add melted butter

Add 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

Keep whisking the mixture.

Step 7. Add milk

Next, add 1 cup of milk to the mixture. Add the milk slowly, mixing it in as you go.

You can use soy, almond, buttermilk or coconut milk, too.

Step 8. Add vanilla flavoring

Add ½ tablespoon of vanilla flavoring.

Step 9. Mix and chill the batter in the fridge

Mix everything together slowly until you have a smooth, lump-free batter. Chill it in the refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 10. Put a skillet on medium heat

Put a non-stick pan or skillet on medium heat.

Step 11. Grease the skillet with butter

Grease the skillet all over with butter.

Step 12. Spoon in the batter

Spoon the batter into the pan and spread it out slowly.

Step 13. Cook on low heat

Now, cook the pancakes on low heat for 3 to 4 minutes. The cooking time may vary depending upon the thickness of your batter.

Step 14. Turn the pancakes when you see bubbles

As soon as you see bubbles popping up on the surface of the uncooked side, turn the pancakes over.

Finally, cook the other side for 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve your pancakes hot with your choice of syrup. Agave or chocolate syrup works great for those who follow a vegan lifestyle.

Additional Tips

• Refrigeration of the batter is essential if you are planning to wait for more than 10 minutes before cooking the pancakes.
• If you have health concerns over choosing skim or whole milk, consult a doctor or dietitian.
• If you wish to be a bit exotic or you’re at your SO’s (significant other) place, add a hint of cinnamon powder or green cardamom powder to the batter, or both (if you love it). Nothing makes a dinner date more romantic than the sweet aroma of cinnamon, also a known aphrodisiac.
• You can use clear or brown vanilla flavoring. Either will taste good, but the brown version may give your pancakes a slight brownish color.