Diner Style Pancakes
These light and delicious pancakes are perfect for weekend breakfasts or quick weekday mornings, with a fun jar shake method that makes cleanup a breeze!
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Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- 1¼ cups milk
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 large egg
Instructions
Traditional Bowl Method
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1½ cups flour, 3½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt until well combined.
- Pour in 1¼ cups milk, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 egg. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula just until the flour disappears and the batter is smooth with small lumps (about 10-15 strokes). The batter should look slightly lumpy, not perfectly smooth.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Test readiness by sprinkling a few drops of water on the surface; they should dance and evaporate quickly.
- Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the hot griddle, leaving space between each. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form across the surface and pop, and edges look set and slightly dry.
- Flip carefully and cook for 1-2 minutes more until the bottom is golden brown and pancake springs back when lightly pressed. Serve immediately.
Jar Shake Method
- In a large mason jar or container with a tight-fitting lid, add flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Shake to combine.
- Pour in milk, melted butter, and egg. Secure lid tightly.
- Shake vigorously for 30-45 seconds until batter is smooth. Cook immediately on preheated pan as directed above, pouring directly from jar.
Notes
Storage: Stack cooled pancakes with parchment paper between each, wrap tightly, and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in a toaster or microwave.
Substitutions: Use buttermilk instead of regular milk (reduce baking powder to 2 teaspoons and add ½ teaspoon baking soda). For dairy-free, substitute any plant milk and use melted coconut oil instead of butter.
Troubleshooting: If pancakes are flat, check baking powder expiration date. If too thick, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time.
Variations: Blueberries, chocolate chips, cinnamon roll pancakes.
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 252mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 178IUCalcium: 126mgIron: 1mg
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