Favorite Diner Style Pancakes

Name: Favorite Diner Style Pancakes
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 1/8 cups whole milk, room temperature; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temp and lightly beaten; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Additional melted butter for cooking; Maple syrup and fresh berries for topping

by In Good Flavor

6 Pancakes

43 min

I love diner pancakes, but dining out is too pricey to do as often as I like. They are more budget friendly when made at home, and it’s easy too! Eating these pancakes make me feel like I’m at the diner.

These pancakes are tender, fluffy, and have the perfect texture. This is all made possible without any buttermilk. Instead, vinegar replaces the buttermilk and reacts with the baking soda to provide leavening. And NO! There is no taste of vinegar whatsoever!

I love making pancakes using this trick! I don’t usually have buttermilk in the fridge, but vinegar and baking soda are always in the pantry.

Serve pancakes as is, or my favorite way…with added berries and bananas mixed in or on the side. Of course, you’re going to want a generous drizzle of maple syrup or another syrup of choice too!

Additional information including step-by-step photos and a how-to video link are at In Good Flavor.

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Yield 6 Pancakes
Time spent: Prep time: 22 Minutes Cook time: 21 Minutes Total time: 43 min

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Ingredients

2 1/8 cups whole milk, room temperature
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temp and lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional melted butter for cooking
Maple syrup and fresh berries for topping

Instructions

Add vinegar to milk. Stir. Set aside for at least 5 minutes.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, add 2 tablespoons sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs. Whisk until smooth. Add milk mixture to bowl. Whisk to thoroughly combine.
Add flour mixture. Whisk just enough to blend. It’s okay to have some small lumps. Cover. Rest for 10-15 minutes, but no more than 15.
Preheat a griddle or a large non-stick skillet on medium. Brush just enough butter to lightly coat the pan. Do not add too much as it might cause spreading and uneven browning. Pour in about 1/2 cup of batter. Use a large spatula to flip the pancake over once the bubbles have popped and the bottom edges are golden brown and set, about 2 minutes. Cook the second side until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes.
Adjust the heat accordingly if the pancakes cook too quickly or too long.
Transfer to a cooling rack lined baking sheet. Dome and seal with a sheet of foil to keep warm. This method keeps the pancakes warm without becoming soggy or drying out. Placing the entire baking sheet in a 200° F oven to ensure the pancakes stay warm is optional.
Serve with maple syrup and fresh berries or topping of choice.
Makes six 7-inch pancakes.

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Prep time provided includes 15 minutes rest time for the batter.
Cook time provided is for cooking pancakes individually. If you cook multiple pancakes simultaneously, your total cook time will reduced.

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