Short Stack Pancakes Recipe

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@buttermilk

Nov 15 2025

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30m

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Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make Short Stack Pancakes in just 30m. Pure maple syrup served with your choice of strawberries, bananas, or chocolate chips.

Prepare the Pancake Batter

1. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

2. Combine Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.

3. Combine Both Mixtures

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; it's okay if there are a few lumps.

Cook the Pancakes

4. Heat the Griddle

Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.

5. Pour the Batter

Using a 1/4 cup measure, pour the pancake batter onto the preheated skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes.

6. Flip the Pancake

Carefully flip the pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.

7. Repeat

Continue the process with the remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed.

Serve

8. Plate the Pancakes

Stack the pancakes on a plate, and serve warm with a generous drizzle of pure maple syrup.

9. Add Toppings

Offer your choice of fresh strawberries, sliced bananas, or chocolate chips as toppings for the pancakes.