Video: How to Make Pancakes

See how easy it is to make light, fluffy pancakes from scratch.

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It’s easy to make your own fluffy pancakes from scratch. This video will teach you the secrets to making perfect golden-brown pancakes. Starting with six basic ingredients, you’ll learn the right heat for your griddle and the correct way to pour batter onto the skillet. You’ll discover the signs that tell you when to flip your pancakes and when to add a touch more butter, and you’ll learn how to prevent your butter from burning. These are simple, straightforward, and indispensable instructions for how to make a breakfast classic. Get top-rated pancake recipes.

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Katrina

Apr. 28, 2012 7:54 pm

My batter always turns out to be very thin,what might be the problem?

Roane

Mar. 4, 2012 12:17 pm

Come on Kitzykat & others: the focus of the video is technique; you could always get the ingredients for basic pancakes from the link above ....

earthmotherfromnj

Mar. 4, 2012 11:14 am

I am always surprised when people say that they can't make pancakes from scratch. It is one of the easiest and most pleasant breakfast foods to prepare,even on a weekday. I will be directing my more culinary-challenged pals to this video. Why use a mix full of preservatives and unpronounceable ingredients when you can blend a batter from a handful of items in your fridge and pantry? I am only trying to use up the boxed mixes the roomie bought so we can go back to the real deal,by mutual consent.

greatbakes

Feb. 19, 2012 10:05 am

Easy great pancakes: 1 cup flour, 1 Tbls baking powder, 2 Tbls oil or melted butter, 1 Tbls honey or sugar, 1 egg, 1 cup yogurt or buttermilk (can mix a portion with milk to equal 1 cup.) ladle 1/4 cup onto a heated griddle. When bubbles appear, flip and cook another minute or two until both sides are medium brown. Best served with butter and REAL maple syrup or your favorite fruit jam. Makes 7 5"pancakes. Options: 1) can add up to 3/4 cup chopped apples, pears, peaches, or berries. 2) Can mix Wheat & white flour for a healthier option. 3) For a gluten free option: use buckwheat flour and mix only until flour is barely wet. The batter will be kind of stringy but they cook up beautifully. The nutty flavor is delicious - especially with real maple.

Sweets

Jan. 14, 2012 11:01 am

You should never mix pancake batter "until smooth." Overmixed batter will produce thin, flat pancakes. Mix your batter until the dry ingredients are just combined with the wet; there should still be lumps in it, which is fine. This will produce a light, fluffy pancake that rises high when fried.

Sue

Jan. 7, 2012 4:31 pm

I started with a whole wheat flour version as a new bride...37 years ago. It was on the flour package. I've modified the recipe over the years, but I've never tasted anyone's pancakes...or restaurant pancakes that are as tasty. Key is to not over mix, use buttermilk and 3/4 cup flour to 1 cup milk and 1 lg egg. A little vanilla, 2 T of oil, 1 T of sugar, 1/2 t salt, soda & 1 t. of baking powder. I've added apples and mashed banana and plumped raisins and blueberries (not all at the same time), and used brown or granulated sugar. I usually prefer white flour, but have tried many different varieties, depending on what's in the cupboard. Have fun with variations. A lightly greased griddle always works best.

irvinetustin

Jan. 1, 2012 10:08 pm

Pancakes - Good Old Fashioned Pancakes Ingredients · 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour · 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder · 1 teaspoon salt · 1 tablespoon white sugar · 1 1/4 cups milk · 1 egg · 3 tablespoons butter, melted · 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions 1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg, vanilla and melted butter; mix until smooth. 2. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

Martigraw

Jan. 1, 2012 1:18 pm

To ptd629: In the skillet I add a pat of butter + olive oil and it makes a pan fried pancakes. You could also add extra milk to the batter to make them spread a little thinner.

Coolfire

Nov. 28, 2011 4:58 am

All but a beginner would know how to make pancakes generally. But a beginner certainly would not know how quantities. A healthy option would have also been nice to include.

unter der laterne

Nov. 13, 2011 12:09 pm

Really????????????!!!!!!!! No ingredients list and no measurements??!!

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