Description
This Easy and Fluffy Copycat Perkins Recipe delivers light, tender pancakes reminiscent of your favorite diner breakfast. Perfectly balanced with a touch of vanilla and optional blueberries or chocolate chips, these pancakes are simple to prepare and guaranteed to please the whole family.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- ½ cup blueberries or chocolate chips
For Cooking
- Extra butter for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Whisk wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; a few lumps are okay to keep the pancakes light and fluffy. Avoid overmixing.
- Rest batter: Let the batter sit for 5 to 10 minutes. This resting period allows the leavening agents to activate and makes the pancakes fluffier.
- Preheat pan: Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter to prevent sticking.
- Cook pancakes: Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the pan. Cook until bubbles form on the top surface and the edges look dry, approximately 2 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Stack the pancakes, add a pat of butter on top, and drizzle with syrup. Optionally garnish with fresh fruits like strawberries or blueberries for extra flavor and color.
Notes
- If you don’t have buttermilk, substitute with 1 cup milk plus 1 tbsp lemon juice; let sit for 5 minutes before using.
- If the batter is too thick, thin it out by adding milk one tablespoon at a time.
- If the batter is too thin, add flour one tablespoon at a time to achieve the desired consistency.
- Allowing the batter to rest improves pancake fluffiness.
- Use a non-stick pan or griddle for best cooking results and easier flipping.
