I never can understand why people constantly buy those stupid just-add-water-instant pancake mixes. They lack any kind of flavor and require no skill to cook — if you can even call it that. This recipe below is so simple, and uses all of the standard items found in a pantry, that it will make you even wonder why you ever bought those in the first place! I also have a vegan variation, which I’ll list below. As an added bonus, I’ve included the recipe for the syrup that I usually make with the pancakes.
Pancake Recipe
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 Cup flour (I usually use bread flour)
- 1 Cup milk
- 2 TBSP baking powder
- .25 Cup sugar
- 1 egg
Whisk all of the ingredients together in a large bowl. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. I usually scoop out the batter with measuring cup (I usually use 1/3 Cup…I like my pancakes nice and big). Once bubbles start to form consistantly throughout the batter, flip the pancake over and cook for another couple of minutes.
Vegan Pancake Variation
Here’s for you non meat eatters. Replace the milk with soy milk (I like to use vanilla flavor), the sugar for raw sugarcane, and the egg for a little bit of honey. I actually prefer making these to the normal ones, but don’t tell anybody!
Mixed Berry Syrup
Another very simple, yet tasty recipe that will have people asking for more! Below is a list of what you’ll need for this recipe:
- About half of a bag of frozen berries or container of fresh berries. (I usually use blueberries)
- About a quarter cup of sugar or maple syrup
Add the ingredients above to a medium saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until the berries burst and begins to boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
