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A tall stack of fluffy, golden Easy 3 Ingredient Pancakes drizzled generously with maple syrup.

Easy 3 Ingredient Pancakes

This recipe provides a simple pancake option for busy mornings when you need a quick, homemade breakfast. It uses only three main ingredients for minimal preparation.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pancake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 tsp salt Optional, for flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Griddle or large skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt if you are using it.
  2. Add the eggs and milk to the dry ingredients. Whisk until the batter is just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are acceptable.
  3. Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface if needed.
  4. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot surface for each pancake.
  5. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook the second side until golden brown.
  6. Serve the pancakes immediately with your preferred toppings.

Notes

If you want a slightly sweeter flavor without adding more ingredients, you can substitute the milk with buttermilk. For a thicker batter, reduce the milk slightly. This recipe is easy to double or triple for larger groups.

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