Classic Pancakes
- 15 Minutes Prep 15 Minutes Total
- 9 Servings
This classic pancake recipe has appeared in every Betty Crocker cookbook since 1950. Pancakes are a breakfast tradition and are so easy to make. Our recipe calls for regular milk, but we also give a variation to use buttermilk. Top either version with maple syrup or fresh fruit. Be sure to try our new twist, made with cornmeal, they’re hearty and have a delicious buttery syrup on top.
Ingredient List
- 1 egg
- 1 cup Gold Medal™ All Purpose Flour or Gold Medal™ Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
Preparation
- In medium bowl, beat egg with wire whisk until fluffy. Stir in remaining ingredients just until flour is moistened (batter will be slightly lumpy); do not overmix or pancakes will be tough. For thinner pancakes, stir in additional 1 to 2 tablespoons milk.
- Heat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). (To test griddle, sprinkle with a few drops of water. If bubbles jump around, heat is just right.) Brush with vegetable oil if necessary (or spray with cooking spray before heating).
- For each pancake, pour slightly less than 1/4 cup batter onto griddle. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly on top and dry around edges. Turn; cook other side until golden brown.
Tips
- Stir 1/2 cup fresh or frozen (thawed and well drained) blackberries, blueberries or raspberries into batter.
- Substitute 1 cup buttermilk for the 3/4 cup milk. Decrease baking powder to 1 teaspoon. Add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
- Make pancakes with whole wheat flour. Top each serving with 1/4 cup strawberry yogurt arid 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries.
- Substitute orange juice for the milk. Stir in 1/4 cup dried cranberries and 1/4 cup chopped dried apples after mixing ingredients in Step 1.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 9
Serving size: 1 Pancake
Amount per serving (Calories ):
Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
---|---|---|
Trans Fat | 0g | % Value not available |
Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value not available |
Vitamin E | Value not available | 2% |
Pantothenic Acid | Value not available | 2% |
Manganese | Value not available | 6% |
Selenium | Value not available | 10% |
Copper | Value not available | 0% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 0,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat ½
Carbohydrate Choice
- Choices per serving1