Description
Enjoy delicious, fluffy McDonald's-style pancakes made from scratch with simple ingredients. These copycat pancakes are quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a delightful breakfast or brunch. With a tender crumb and classic buttery vanilla flavor, they’re sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Pancake Batter
- 2 Cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Teaspoons baking powder
- ½ Teaspoon salt
- ¼ Cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Cups milk
- ¼ Cup vegetable oil
- 1 Teaspoon butter extract
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
For Cooking
- Butter or nonstick cooking spray, as needed
Instructions
- Whisk Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar. Crack in the eggs, then pour in the milk, vegetable oil, butter extract, and vanilla extract. Whisk all ingredients together until just combined, leaving some small lumps in the batter to keep pancakes light and tender.
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium heat to ensure even cooking for the pancakes. Medium heat prevents burning while allowing the pancakes to cook through.
- Grease Skillet: Lightly grease the skillet with butter or nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and give pancakes a nice golden crust.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the preheated skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, indicating the bottom is golden and the batter is setting.
- Flip Pancakes: Carefully flip each pancake with a spatula and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the second side is golden brown and the pancake is cooked through.
- Keep Warm: Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and cover loosely with foil to retain warmth while cooking remaining pancakes.
- Repeat: Continue the process with remaining batter until all pancakes are cooked.
- Serve: Stack pancakes on a serving plate and enjoy warm with butter, pancake syrup, or your preferred toppings for a classic breakfast treat.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; small lumps are okay and help keep the pancakes fluffy.
- Adjust the skillet heat as needed to avoid burning.
- Use a ¼ cup measure to ensure uniformly sized pancakes.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.
- Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container and reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.
