The Best Homemade Pancake Recipe, Perfected by Our Test Kitchen

The Best Homemade Pancake Recipe, Perfected by Our Test Kitchen

Vegetarian
20 min
10 servings

This triple-tested recipe by the GH Test Kitchen is simple and delicious. This best-ever homemade pancake recipe is easy and versatile.

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ c.all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp.sugar
  • 2 ½ tsp.baking powder
  • ¼ tsp.baking soda
  • ¼ tsp.kosher salt
  • 1 c.milk
  • 1 largeegg
  • 1 tbsp.canola oil (or unsalted butter, melted and cooled)

Directions

  1. 1

    In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make well in center.

  2. 2

    In medium bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together milk, egg and oil until smooth. Pour into well in flour mixture and slowly whisk to combine. Using rubber spatula, stir until mostly smooth ( (some small lumps are OK).

  3. 3

    Heat large nonstick skillet or griddle on medium until a drop of water sizzles. In batches, add scant 1/4-cupfuls of batter to skillet and cook until surface is bubbly and edges are set, 2 to 3 minutes. With wide spatula, gently flip and cook until underside is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes more. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve right away or keep warm on baking sheet in 225°F oven.