Pancakes Du Jour Recipe
Fluffy buttermilk pancakes served with bacon. Topped with chef’s choice.
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Ingredients
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Pancake Batter
Bacon
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Pancake Batter
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 2
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
Cooking the Pancakes
- 4
Preheat the Griddle
Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
- 5
Cook the Pancakes
Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 6
Keep Warm
Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm while you cook the remaining pancakes.
Cooking the Bacon
- 7
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet, cook the bacon strips over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Serving
- 8
Plate and Serve
Serve pancakes warm topped with bacon and your choice of toppings such as maple syrup, fresh berries, and powdered sugar.
