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A stack of three fluffy McDonald's Pancake Recipe copycat pancakes dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with syrup.

McDonald's Pancake Copycat Recipe

Recreate the fluffy, classic pancakes you know from McDonald's right in your own kitchen. This recipe yields breakfast favorites perfect for a family morning meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 12 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 255
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 tablespoon cane sugar or plain sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt good pinch
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 count eggs
  • 3 tablespoon butter, melted

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Skillet or griddle
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Combine sugar, buttermilk, vanilla extract, eggs, and melted butter in one bowl.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  3. Fold the dry ingredients into the buttermilk mixture.
  4. Stir until you have a smooth batter.
  5. Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Heat your skillet or pancake griddle to medium-high heat.
  7. Drop around 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet or griddle for each pancake.
  8. Cook the pancakes for 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  9. Serve warm with fresh berries and dusted with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1.4gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 420mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 8.9g

Notes

This recipe makes about 12 pancakes. For best results, do not overmix the batter after combining the wet and dry ingredients. A few small lumps are acceptable.

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